12 games, 122 goals. 

Goals have come thick and fast for the Lion City Sailors Women this season, with the side hitting double figures in seven of their 12 Women’s Premier League (WPL) matches so far. 

While Ami Takeuchi leads the league scoring charts with a staggering 44 goals and Eri Kitagawa has added 24 of her own, Farah Nurzahirah has quietly emerged as the WPL’s top local scorer, having netted 14 goals thus far in 2026. 

And the 22-year-old, who will look to continue that form when the Sailors take on Geylang on Friday (15 May) night at the Choa Chu Kang Stadium, credits her consistency in front of goal to the hard work being put in on the training ground throughout the season.

“For me, the key has been remaining consistent in training and following the coaches’ plans. We do a lot of passing and shooting drills, which have really helped us in games where we need to stay calm inside the box and create chances,” she explained.

Her tally this season has also been a source of personal pride, although Farah remains determined to keep improving in the weeks ahead.

“It feels amazing to be the local top scorer at the moment because I feel like I’ve put in a lot of effort throughout the season,” said the striker.

“I’m grateful to be contributing to the team, but it doesn’t stop here. There are still more games ahead, and I want to keep getting on the scoresheet.”

Farah’s development this year has also been shaped by playing alongside two of the league’s most prolific attackers in Ami and Eri, whose influence has been central to the Sailors’ dominant campaign.

In fact, Farah’s latest goal — scored in last weekend’s 13-0 victory over BG Tampines Rovers — came from an incisive through ball by Eri.

“Eri has been such a solid player. She contributes so much with her goals and assists, which really help the team,” gushed Farah.

“We need someone like her who can see passes through channels that not many others can. I love playing with her because she’s super tactical and understands the game so well. I’ve learned a lot from her on and off the pitch.”

Farah also revealed how closely she studies both Eri and Ami in a bid to sharpen her own attacking instincts.

“I’ve learned so much from Eri and Ami just by watching them play, especially their movement, how they ask for the ball, and how composed they are in front of goal,” she shared.

“I’ve been trying to improve myself by learning from them because they are both very smart players.”

Friday’s encounter will carry extra significance for Farah as she prepares to face her former club, a side she still holds in high regard after their strong performances this season, which have lifted them to third in the standings with seven wins from 10 matches. 

The clash will also see the Sailors face off against a trio of ex-players in Nor Adriana Lim, Nadia Nuraffendi, and recent Geylang signing Sarah Zu’risqha — last season’s WPL Young Player of the Year.

“I’m really happy to see Geylang doing well this season. They’ve always had strong team spirit, and it’s nice to see them growing together as a team,” said Farah.

“But a game is a game, and our focus is to perform well as a team and try to score as many goals as we can.”

Farah is also expecting a stern challenge from a Geylang side she believes has grown significantly over the course of the campaign.

“We’re definitely aware of their work rate. The Geylang players are very hardworking and never stop until the final whistle,” she noted.

“They’re confident on the ball and strong defensively, so we know it won’t be easy.”

Despite the emotions of facing familiar faces, Farah remains fully focused on helping the Sailors maintain their momentum with another commanding display.

“I just want to keep doing the things I’ve been doing and help the team in any way I can,” she said.

“It’ll definitely be a bagful of emotions playing against my former teammates, but I’ll focus on doing my best for the team and concentrating on our performance.”