The Indonesian Student Team is preparing for international football competition in Singapore after being officially sent off by Indra Sjafri in Jakarta.

ChatNews.id – The Indonesian Student Team (Tim Pelajar Indonesia) is preparing for international football competition in Singapore after being officially sent off by Indra Sjafri at an event at the Harris Puri Mansion Hotel in Jakarta on Thursday, 29 October 2026. As reported by RRI, the team, which brings 18 players from various provinces, will take part in the International SingaCup Singapore 2026 from 1 to 3 November. In the tournament, Garuda Muda Indonesia are in Group F with India, Mongolia and Singapore.

According to RRI’s report, the competition features 32 teams from countries in Europe, Africa and Asia. Indra Sjafri, former technical director of the Football Association of Indonesia (PSSI) and former coach of Indonesia’s youth national teams, sent off the team together with Dr Agung, who serves as the doctor of Indonesia’s national under-20 (U-20) team. On the occasion, Indra stressed the importance of the players’ mental readiness and competitive spirit.

Fighting spirit

Indra Sjafri gave the players a direct message to keep their fighting spirit when facing opponents from various countries.

All the players must have fighting spirit, the will to fight, and a champion’s mentality.

Indra Sjafri

The Indonesian team is scheduled to play its matches at the Rainforest Hub Sport Singapore and the Indian Association ground. Both venues will host SingaCup 2026 matches during the tournament from 1 to 3 November.

18 players and four officials

The Garuda Muda Indonesia squad is made up of 18 players from various provinces of Indonesia. They will be accompanied by four officials during the competition in Singapore. The team is led by head coach Sapran Oktari, known as Coach Okky. According to information published by RRI, he holds the AIFO-P qualification (Ahli Ilmu Faal Olahraga-Prestasi, sports physiology for performance) and an AFC B coaching licence.

Team manager Yogi also attended the send-off and will accompany the players during the tournament. He is travelling to Singapore to keep an eye on the team’s readiness during the international competition. Besides Yogi, the team is supported by assistant manager Wiwik Juwita Sari, who holds an AFC C coaching licence.

The management team is supporting the team’s preparations and activities while in Singapore. The send-off took place before the team’s departure for Singapore. SingaCup 2026 is scheduled to take place from 1 to 3 November, with Garuda Muda Indonesia facing India, Mongolia and Singapore in Group F.

Author: Nadia Putri Lestari. Source: ChatNews.id, based on RRI reporting (translated from Indonesian)

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