Young Garuda Ready to Compete in the 2024 AFF U-16 Championship: Player Roster and Match Schedule

The Indonesian Football Association (PSSI) has officially released the roster for the Indonesia U-16 national team that will compete in the 2024 AFF U-16 Championship, also known as the ASEAN Boys Championship U-16 2024. This prestigious event will be held in Solo from Friday, June 21, until July 4. The Indonesia U-16 team is placed in Group A alongside Laos, the Philippines, and Singapore.

Indonesia U-16 head coach, Nova Arianto, has selected 23 players to represent the Young Garuda in the 2024 AFF U-16 Championship. The selection comes after a series of thorough preparations, including eight friendly matches. The team showed promising results in their last two friendly matches, winning 4-1 against Bhayangkara FC and 2-1 against SKO Surakarta.

However, Nova acknowledged that the players’ performances need to be stabilized. “From the psychology team as well, mentally, the players are not yet able to manage their mentality. So that is something we need to improve. We also need to finalize the formation we will use,” said Nova, emphasizing the importance of mental and physical readiness for this tournament.

Discussing the strength of the opponents in Group A, Nova chose to focus on his own team’s preparation. “The [drawing] result is quite good for us. But I believe, regardless of who is in our group, at the age of 16, the individual level and quality will not be too different, and they will prepare well. In the end, the team or player who is physically and mentally strong will be the best,” Nova explained.

He also wants to see the players’ fighting spirit and mentality in match situations. “I want to see the players’ fighting spirit, including their mentality in facing match situations. How well they can absorb the training we’ve provided is very important for them so that they can progress and improve in the future.”

Indonesia U-16 will kick off their first match against Singapore on Friday night, June 21. Here is the complete match schedule:

  • June 21, 2024: Indonesia vs. Singapore, 7:30 PM WIB
  • June 24, 2024: Indonesia vs. the Philippines, 7:30 PM WIB
  • June 27, 2024: Indonesia vs. Laos, 7:30 PM WIB

Roster of 23 Players for Indonesia U-16 at the 2024 AFF U-16 Championship

  1. Dafa Al Gasemi
  2. Rendy Razzaqu
  3. Mhd Nur Ichsan
  4. Ida Bagus Putu
  5. I Putu Panji
  6. Andi Faith
  7. Raihan Apriansyah
  8. Mathew Baker
  9. Azizu Milanesta
  10. Fabio Azkairawan
  11. Dafa Zaidan
  12. Muhamad Al Gazani
  13. Evandra Florasta
  14. Tristan Raissa
  15. Nazriel Alfaro
  16. Lucas Raphael
  17. Fandi Ahmad
  18. Muhamad Zahaby
  19. Daniel Alfrido
  20. Yohanes Dimas
  21. Josh Holong
  22. Fadly Alberto
  23. Mochamad Mierza

Two diaspora players also strengthen the team: Mathew Baker from Melbourne City U-16 in Australia and Lucas Raphael from De Anza Force in the United States. Their presence adds significant strength to the team in this tournament.

It is undeniable that the Young Garuda comes with the status of defending champions after winning the previous tournament with Iqbal Gwijangge and his teammates. With thorough preparation and high fighting spirit, the Indonesia U-16 national team is ready to showcase their prowess in the 2024 AFF U-16 Championship.

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