But this year’s celebrations could have a distinctive football theme should S.League side Home United emerge victorious from Wednesday’s 2017 AFC Cup ASEAN Zonal Final, according to star midfielder Faris Ramli. The Protectors enter the decisive tie with a narrow first leg lead over Filipino club Ceres Negros after goals from Stipe Plazibat and Hariss Harun ensured a 2-1 win on home soil. However, while there has been much talk of the psychological advantage that hosts Ceres will enjoy – an often-crucial away goal and the backing of a passionate home crowd – Ramli believes that Home United have their own mental boost from the day’s significance.
