The Indonesian Student Team is getting ready for the international football tournament SingaCup 2026 in Singapore, after being sent off by former PSSI technical director Indra Sjafri in Jakarta.

RRI.CO.ID, Jakarta – The Indonesian Student Team (Tim Pelajar Indonesia) is preparing to take part in the international football tournament SingaCup 2026, which takes place in Singapore on 1–3 November 2026. The players were sent off by Indra Sjafri, former technical director of the Football Association of Indonesia (Persatuan Sepak Bola Seluruh Indonesia, PSSI) and former coach of Indonesia’s national under-19 (U-19) and under-20 (U-20) teams, at an event at the Harris Puri Mansion Hotel in Jakarta on Thursday, 29 October 2026.

The send-off, which ran from 13.00 to 15.00 Western Indonesian Time (WIB), was also attended by Dr Agung, the doctor of Indonesia’s national U-20 team. The event closed with a meal together before the team prepared to leave for Singapore.

A message from Indra Sjafri

On the occasion, Indra Sjafri told the players to show a high fighting spirit and a champion’s mentality throughout the competition. He encouraged them to show their best ability when facing opponents from various countries.

The players must have fighting spirit, the will to fight, and a champion’s mentality when they play.

Indra Sjafri’s message to the players, according to the organisers

Group F with India, Mongolia and Singapore

The Indonesian Student Team is in Group F with India, Mongolia and Singapore. The SingaCup 2026 tournament features 32 teams from countries in Europe, Africa and Asia.

The Garuda Muda Indonesia team is led by head coach Sapran Oktari, or Coach Okky, who holds the AIFO-P qualification. Yogi serves as team manager and will follow the players’ campaign in Singapore in person, assisted by assistant manager Wiwik Juwita Sari, who holds an AFC C licence.

SingaCup 2026 matches are scheduled to be played at the Rainforest Hub Sport Singapore and the Indian Association ground on 1–3 November. The Indonesian Student Team’s participation is expected to give the young players more experience of international matches and help them develop their ability against teams from various countries.

Reporter: Mayzka Da Reisa. Editor: Aris Basuki. Source: RRI (translated from Indonesian)

Article Link: https://rri.co.id/jakarta/sepak-bola/2854465/indra-sjafri-lepas-tim-pelajar-indonesia-ke-singacup-2026