June 29th, 2026 | Broadcast
Six All-Stars Surabaya players have qualified for Singa Cup 2026 in Singapore after impressive performances at the MLSC All-Stars 2026, and goalkeeper Syafira Azzahra was also named Best Goalkeeper.
Editor: Wiwit Purwanto
The article opens with three summary points:
- Six All-Stars Surabaya players are the largest contingent to qualify for Singa Cup 2026 in Singapore after impressive performances at MLSC All-Stars 2026.
- Goalkeeper Syafira Azzahra was also named Best Goalkeeper and is determined to step up her training to face opponents from various countries.
- All-Stars Surabaya finished the tournament in third place, while All-Stars Kudus successfully defended the title.
SURYA.CO.ID, SURABAYA – The dominance of Surabaya’s women’s footballers at the MilkLife Soccer Challenge (MLSC) All-Stars 2026 has borne fruit.
Six players qualified for Singa Cup 2026 in Singapore, the most compared with contingents from other cities in the national selection. The names of the players entitled to play at the international tournament were announced after the MLSC All-Stars 2026 final at Supersoccer Arena in Kudus on Sunday (28/6/2026).
The success is proof of the quality of women’s football development in Surabaya, and gives the young players a chance to sharpen their skills against opponents from various countries.
The six players who qualified are four from the U-12 age group, Locita Waranggani, Emily Azzahra, Bilqis Hidayah and Jesshica, and, from the U-14s, Syafira Azzahra and Alika Jabbar.
They will join the 28 other best players from the 12 cities taking part in the MilkLife Soccer Challenge All-Stars 2026 to play at Singa Cup 2026, scheduled to be held in Singapore in November.
Also read: 12 cities battle for the MLSC All-Stars 2026 throne, Surabaya brings the determination of “Suroboyo wani”
The coach is optimistic, Syafira wins Best Goalkeeper
Surabaya getting six players through matched the prediction of head coach Sai Dong. From the start he was optimistic his charges had a big chance, because they showed consistent quality throughout the tournament. In his view, the players’ individual technique and teamwork developed very well.
Their foot-to-foot play is also very good. Getting so many through is an achievement.
Sai Dong
One player who stood out was goalkeeper Syafira Azzahra. Besides being picked for Singa Cup 2026, she was named Best Goalkeeper at MLSC All-Stars 2026. Syafira said she did not expect to get the chance to play in Singapore.
I didn’t expect it.
Syafira Azzahra
During the tournament, Syafira’s performances drew the attention of Coach Timo and Jacksen F Tiago.
Also read: Thousands of primary schoolgirls enliven a girls’ football tournament in Surabaya: creating the stars of the future
During the matches I only conceded two goals.
Syafira Azzahra, the third of three children of Eko Susanto and Malika Kurniawati
Source: Tribun Surabaya (Surya)
