Indonesia
JAKARTA (2 Feb 2013) – With just days left to their first match in the qualifying round of the 2015 Asian Cup, the Indonesia national side will have to tighten up their game following the embarrassing 5-0 loss they suffered against Jordan in a friendly this week. Chief coach Nil Maizar said that even though…
JAKARTA (30 Jan 2013) – Talented youngster Syamsir Alam is looking for a more long-term contract with his new club – US Major League Soccer club DC United. The midfielder is on loan for one year from Belgian second-division club CS Visé. “My immediate task is to win a regular place in the team,” said the…
JAKARTA (25 Jan 2013) – The Indonesia national Futsal squad is planning a trip to either Australia or Japan as part of their preparation for the SEA Games that will be hosted by Myanmar later in the year. Yericho Umbas, the chairman of the National Futsal Board (BFN), said that while they are waiting for…
JAKARTA (25 Jan 2013) – Recently appointed Indonesian Minister for Youth and Sports Roy Suryo is planning to meet up with Arifin Panigoro and Nirwan Bakrie – the two personalities regarded to be the key to unlocking the dilemma that is facing Indonesian football. Arifin is backing the Indonesia Premier League (IPL) which is sanctioned…
JAKARTA (24 Jan 2013) – The Indonesia national team will take on Indonesia Premier League (IPL) champions Semen Padang in a friendly later today at the Baharudin Siregar Stadium in Lubuk Pakam. Following the scoreless draw against another IPL side Pro Duta a few days earlier, this second friendly will allow chief coach Nil Maizar…
JAKARTA (20 Jan 2013) – Indonesia’s prolific striker Bambang Pamungkas has decided to take a time out – at least for the next six months. The talismanic front man of Persija Jakarta and who has scored 37 goals for Indonesia said that he does not know how long he will be staying away from the…