November 3rd, 2026 | Broadcast
MilkLife Strikers won the Singa Cup 2026 Girls U12 title in Singapore, beating Selangor FC Academy A 2-1 in the final a day after losing 0-1 to the same Malaysian side.
MilkLife Strikers, representing Indonesia, made a proud achievement at Singa Cup 2026 in Singapore.
TRIBUNJABAR.ID, SINGAPORE – MilkLife Strikers, representing Indonesia, made a proud achievement at Singa Cup 2026 in Singapore.
MilkLife Strikers won the Singa Cup 2026 Girls U12 category after beating Selangor FC Academy A 2-1 in the final at The Rainforest Hub, Singapore, on Tuesday (3 November 2026).
Relying on a short-passing game from the start of the match, MilkLife Strikers looked calmer, while Selangor FC Academy A defended with discipline.
MilkLife Strikers kept trying to find gaps to break through the opposing defence. The effort paid off in the 9th minute.
Nadia S. Azzahra managed to take advantage of the shooting space to fire a volley which aimed at the bottom right corner of the Selangor goal
Their pressure paid off again in the 20th minute with a goal from Adelice Maureen. Her shot was not dealt with by the Selangor FC Academy A goalkeeper, and MilkLife Strikers ended the first half 2-0 up.
In the second half, Selangor FC Academy A pulled a goal back in the 37th minute, three minutes before the end of the match.
However, until the final whistle sounded, MilkLife Strikers was able to maintain a 2-1 lead while ensuring the title. This victory also avenged the 0-1 defeat to Selangor FC Academy A the day before.
MilkLife Strikers coach, Jacksen F. Tiago, appreciated the players’ response after losing to Selangor in the previous match. He assessed that his team were able to maintain focus and show a strong mentality until they succeeded in winning the championship title.
I applaud the players’ performance today. Yesterday’s defeat did not really affect their mentality. It was proven that today they were able to stay focused and appear dominant in possession of the ball. Personally, I was satisfied with what they displayed throughout the tournament. On the field they were able to show a strong winning mentality even though they lost. Then off the field, their attitude was good and they were able to mix with each other. I congratulate the players, I hope this success will be an inspiration for other children in Indonesia.
Jacksen F. Tiago, MilkLife Strikers coach
As well as the team’s success, MilkLife Strikers also recorded an individual achievement through Locita Waranggani, who won the Most Valuable Player (MVP) award of the Singa Cup 2026 Girls U12 category. The forward from Surabaya, East Java, scored two goals during the tournament and was one of the key players in the team’s journey to the title.
Locita admitted that she was grateful to be able to help MilkLife Strikers win the title and take home the MVP award. She is also determined to continue improving her abilities through practice so that she can perform better the next time.
From the start, I just wanted to give the best possible performance for the team. That’s why I’m really happy that I was finally able to help the team win and win the MVP trophy. All of this is also thanks to the support of my friends on the team and the entire coaching staff too. Then to my parents at home who have supported me in playing football so far. After this, I will continue to try to improve my game by practicing more actively to hone my skills.
Locita Waranggani Olah Nismara, MilkLife Strikers player and Girls U12 MVP
MilkLife Soccer Challenge Program Director Teddy Tjahjono assesses that MilkLife Strikers’ success in winning Singa Cup 2026 is a positive achievement for the development of Indonesian women’s football. According to him, the experience of competing at international level can be a valuable asset for the players as well as an inspiration for other girls to take up football.
Congratulations to the players and coaches on their success. Thank you also for all the hard work so far that has allowed MilkLife Strikers to become champions at Singa Cup. Hopefully what we have achieved here will be an inspiration for other children in Indonesia. We will keep taking steps like this in the years to come as a form of sustainable development from an early age. We can see for ourselves how Indonesian girls’ football has developed in recent years, from grassroots level to the national team. That means what has been done so far is indeed moving on the right track.
Teddy Tjahjono, MilkLife Soccer Challenge Program Director
Singa Cup is a youth football tournament held regularly in Singapore since 2011. The 2026 edition featured 136 teams from 13 countries. Bakti Olahraga Djarum Foundation together with MilkLife sent MilkLife Strikers to compete in the Girls U12 category. The team is made up of selected players from the MilkLife Soccer Challenge All-Stars 2025/2026. The Singa Cup 2026 Girls U12 category featured four teams competing in a round-robin league format on 1-3 November 2026.
Singa Cup 2026 Girls U12 Results
Champion: MilkLife Strikers (Indonesia)
Runner-up: Selangor FC Academy A (Malaysia)
- Third Place: Lion City Sailors (Singapore)
- Fourth Place: Rato Bangala (Nepal)
Singa Cup 2026 Girls U12 Individual Awards
- MVP: Locita Waranggani (MilkLife Strikers – Indonesia).
Top Scorer: Chimedbaatar Gegeeelen (Lion City Sailors – Singapore) – 14 goals
Source: Tribunjabar.id
