By BEN NADARAJAN

THE "Spice Boys" will be making an appearance at the Singapore Pools FA Cup final.

But before anyone thinks that a male version of the Spice Girls will be performing here, they are actually a group of local boys from Tanjong Pagar United.

These seven boys, aged between 8 and 12, were a main attraction in the terraces last Saturday at the Tiger Beer Singapore Cup final.

And for those who missed them, they will be back at the National Stadium again this Sunday.

Their bright red T-shirts which spell out J-A-G-U-A-R-S as well as their brightly-coloured top hats make them stand out from the crowd.

Fan club chairman Christine Kong said: "All these props were prepared by the fans themselves. The young boys have been very enthusiastic in their participation.

"We will be having an even bigger lion dance performance this time than before."

Last Saturday, the Jaguars had a lion dance performance before the match started.

It was the first time that such an event has been held during a soccer game at the National Stadium.

The lion dance performers come from Alexandra Community Centre.

Fans who donate $2 on Sunday will receive gifts. The money collected will go to charity.

A commemorative flag as well as a pocket-size 1999 calendar which bears a picture of the Jaguars with the Singapore Cup will be given to all who donate.

The first 1,000 fans will also receive a $2 food voucher from Ah Meng Cafe.

The Jaguars merchandise store will open at 5pm at the West entrance of the National Stadium.

Sembawang Rangers fans have also stepped up their efforts to match that of the Jaguars'.

A family of Sembawang fans have come together to paint a banner as well as prepare some "pom-poms" for its cheering squad.

Leader of the group Jamilah Chaw Abdullah, 33, said: "We have been supporting Sembawang since the S-League started and we always have nothing much to cheer about.

"This is our best season. Our undying support for the team has finally paid off."

Her family members have been working on the banner and their cheers for the past week.

Another group of Sembawang fans, led by Abdul Malik, will be the appointed flag-bearers for the Stallions. They will be painting their faces and dyeing their hair green -- their club's colour.

They have prepared more than 10 flags and will also bring in their kompangs to add to the atmosphere.

The group has been practising three times a week just for the special day.

"We used our own pocket money to buy the kompangs. Most of us lose our voices after every match. But if we win the Cup, we will be most willing to shout ourselves hoarse," said Malik.