SINGAPORE, May 11 -- The Lion City Sailors clinched the 2024-25 Singapore Premier League (SPL) title last night with a 1-0 victory over bottom-placed Tanjong Pagar, securing the trophy with two matches to spare.

Belgian winger Maxime Lestienne scored the decisive goal from the penalty spot in the first half, sealing the Sailors' second league title under billionaire owner Forrest Li, also the new president of the Football Association of Singapore.

"We're champions again! Campeones, ole, ole ole," CNA reported fans chanting in celebration at Jurong East Stadium, as shown in a video shared on the club's Facebook page.

The win brought the Sailors' points tally to 71, placing them beyond reach of second-placed Tampines Rovers, who trail by...