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.
SINGAPORE, KILATSOLO.COM – The Indonesian girls’ football team, MilkLife Strikers, succeeded in bringing home the Singa Cup 2026 champion title in the Girls U12 category.
This certainty was obtained after they beat Selangor FC Academy A with a score of 2-1 in the final match at The Rainforest Hub, Singapore, Tuesday (3 November 2026).
This success was also revenge for the defeat experienced by MilkLife Strikers when they met Selangor FC Academy A the day before. At that time, the Indonesian representatives had to concede defeat to Selangor FC Academy A with a narrow score of 0-1.
Armed with experience from the first meeting, MilkLife Strikers appeared more effective in the deciding match. They controlled the game through short ball flows and tried to dismantle the Selangor defense which appeared quite tight.
This strategy paid off when the match entered the ninth minute. Nadia S. Azzahra opened MilkLife Strikers’ lead with a volley that aimed at the bottom right side of Selangor FC Academy A’s goal. This goal further increased the players’ confidence. MilkLife Strikers continued to apply pressure until they managed to widen the gap to 2-0 in the 20th minute.
This time, Adelice Maureen got her name on the scoreboard after her shot couldn’t be stopped by the opposing goalkeeper.
Entering the second half, Selangor FC Academy A tried to change things by increasing the intensity of the attack. The Malaysian team’s efforts resulted in a goal in the 37th minute and reduced the deficit to 1-2.
This situation makes the match even more competitive. However, MilkLife Strikers was able to maintain its lead until the match ended. The 2-1 score ensured they stood as Singa Cup 2026 Girls U12 champions.
MilkLife Strikers coach, Jacksen F Tiago, expressed his appreciation to all players who were able to show a positive response after losing in the previous match.
According to him, the negative results the day before did not make the players lose confidence. They were actually able to improve their performance and maintain concentration when they faced the same opponent again in the final.
Jacksen also considered ball control and team cohesion to be an important part of this success.
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.
Jacksen F. Tiago, MilkLife Strikers coach
Apart from technical developments on the field, he appreciated the attitude of the players during the tournament. According to him, the ability to build togetherness and maintain positive behavior is an important asset for young athletes.
He hopes that the success in Singapore can motivate more girls in Indonesia to dare to take up football.
Locita Waranggani was named MVP
MilkLife Strikers’ happiness does not only come from the success of lifting the championship trophy. One of the players, Locita Waranggani, also received an individual award as Most Valuable Player (MVP) in the Girls U12 Singa Cup 2026 category.
The striker from Surabaya, East Java, managed to score two goals during the competition. Her contribution was part of MilkLife Strikers’ journey to reach the highest podium.
Locita expressed her happiness because she could contribute to the team and get recognition as the best player.
She said that this achievement was the result of the joint work of all team members, the support of coaches and staff, as well as parents who had supported her journey in the world of football.
From the start I just wanted to give the best performance possible for the team. That’s why I’m really happy that I was finally able to help the team win and get the MVP trophy.
Locita Waranggani Olah Nismara, MilkLife Strikers player and Girls U12 MVP
This award further motivated her to continue honing her skills. Locita is committed to increasing the intensity of training so that she can develop and perform better in the next competition.
MilkLife Soccer Challenge Program Director, Teddy Tjahjono, also congratulated the players and coaches for their achievements at Singa Cup 2026.
He assesses that the success of MilkLife Strikers is the result of a continuous coaching process.
The opportunity to appear in international competitions also provides valuable experience for young players to improve the quality of their game.
Teddy Tjahjono, MilkLife Soccer Challenge Program Director
Teddy hopes that this achievement can open insight and grow the self-confidence of Indonesian girls who want to pursue a career in football.
According to him, the development of girls’ football needs to continue from grassroots level to higher levels, including the national team.
It is hoped that the coaching program through the MilkLife Soccer Challenge can continue to produce new talents who are able to compete at national and international levels.
MilkLife Strikers Departs from All-Stars Selection
Singa Cup is a youth football competition that has been held regularly in Singapore since 2011.
In the 2026 edition, the tournament will be attended by 136 teams from 13 countries. The Bakti Olahraga Djarum Foundation together with MilkLife sent MilkLife Strikers to compete in the Girls U12 age group.
The players who strengthen the team are the result of selection from the MilkLife Soccer Challenge All-Stars 2025/2026. They got the opportunity to test their skills by facing participants from various countries.
Specifically for the Girls U12 category, Singa Cup 2026 was attended by four teams using a league or round-robin competition format. The match takes place over three days, from 1 to 3 November 2026.
The championship title achieved by MilkLife Strikers is one of the achievements in efforts to expand competition opportunities for young female footballers.
Apart from bringing home trophies from Singapore, it is hoped that this experience will be an asset for the players to continue the development of their football careers. (*)
Source: Kilat Solo
