SINGAPORE – Since joining BG Tampines Rovers in late June, Tochigi City FC loanee Hide Higashikawa has swiftly endeared himself to their fans with his 11 goals in 13 matches in all competitions.

He made an immediate impact in his first appearance in yellow and black, coming on in the 69th minute of the Community Shield before striking in stoppage time to seal the 4-1 win over the Lion City Sailors on Aug 16 for the Stags’ first silverware in five years.