Republika.co.id, Jakarta – Support for national football lovers is now turning to Garuda Muda Indonesia. The U-17 National Team will sail the match Asian Cup U-17 2025 held in Saudi Arabia, April 3-20, 2025.
In the opening match of the Group C phase, held at Prince Abdullah Al Faisal, Saudi Arabia, Friday (4/4/2025), the child of coach Nova Aranto will face South Korea. In the team, Indonesia also competed with Afghanistan and Yemen to fight over the top two places, winning tickets to qualify for the U-1725 World Cup.
President of Pssi Erick thohir Expect support as well as prayers from all Indonesian people at Muhamad Zahaby Gholy et al, to give the best to bring Garuda to the world stage.
“Let’s support and pray for the match National Team U-17 In order to cross this tournament with the best results to get to the world stage. I hope there are no significant obstacles, especially the period of adjustment and preparation of players for this tournament is maximum. Reinforce mentally and never be afraid to chase goals in the U17 World Cup, “Erick said, encouraging players, Jakarta, Friday (4/4/2025).
Since March 15, Erick released the group of 23 members to the Middle East, preparing the tournament involving 16 Asian government groups divided into four groups.
During the Dubai training camp, the UAE and in the middle of the month of Ramadan and celebrated the Eid Al -Fitr 1446 hours away from the family, the players underwent tough education. They adapt to the cold weather on the Arabian peninsula on 21-23 Celsius at night when they compete later, as well as a three-test dive. The U-17 national team scored the results of a win, 1-0 over China U17, Series, 2-2 in the U-17 Arab Emirates, and lost 0-2 from Iran U-17.
Indonesia last appeared in the U17 World Cup when it hosted the event at the end of 2023. At that time the U17 national team had stuck to the team’s team after taking the position of the third team, the results of two equilibrium and just lost. Armed with history, Erick waits for the achievements to appear in the world that can be repeated.
“With eight teams from the U-17 Asian Cup will qualify for the U-17 World Cup, the goal of the team qualifiers must be a reality. If we went to the U-17 World Cup two years ago. Erick said.
Schedule
– Friday, April 4, 2025: South Korea U17 vs. Indonesia U17. Start: 22.00 Wib
– Monday, April 7, 2025: Indonesia U17 vs. Yemeni U17. Start: 22.00 Wib
– Friday, April 11, 2025: Afghanistan U17 vs. Indonesia U17. Kick-off: 00.15 wib
