MilkLife Strikers won the Singa Cup 2026 Girls U12 title by beating Selangor FC Academy A 2-1 in the final, and Locita Waranggani was named the category’s Most Valuable Player (MVP).

JawaPos.com – MilkLife Strikers successfully won the Singa Cup 2026 Girls U-12 category.

The Indonesian girls’ football team beat Selangor FC Academy A (Malaysia) with a score of 2-1 in the final at The Rainforest Hub, Singapore, Tuesday (3 November).

This title also served as a means of redemption after the previous day MilkLife Strikers lost 0-1 to the same opponent.

MilkLife Strikers coach Jacksen F. Tiago appreciated the mentality of the players who were able to recover after losing in the previous match.

According to him, his team showed a positive response by maintaining focus and dominating possession of the ball in the final.

I applaud the players’ performance today. Yesterday’s defeat didn’t really affect their mentality. It’s proven that today they can stay focused and appear dominant in possession of the ball.

Jacksen F. Tiago, MilkLife Strikers coach

He also admitted that he was satisfied with the players’ development throughout the tournament.

Not only do they show a winning mentality on the field, the players are considered capable of maintaining a positive attitude outside of the match.

Personally, I was satisfied seeing what they displayed throughout the tournament. On the field they were able to show a strong winning mentality even though they lost.

Jacksen F. Tiago, MilkLife Strikers coach

Then outside the field, their attitude is good and they can mix with each other.

Jacksen F. Tiago, MilkLife Strikers coach

Jacksen hopes that this success can be an inspiration for girls in Indonesia to take up football.

I congratulate the players. Hopefully this success will be an inspiration for other children in Indonesia.

Jacksen F. Tiago, MilkLife Strikers coach

Apart from bringing home the championship title, MilkLife Strikers also recorded individual achievements.

Locita Waranggani was named Most Valuable Player (MVP) Singa Cup 2026 in the Girls U12 category.

The striker from Surabaya, East Java, scored two goals throughout the tournament.

Her contribution was an important factor in MilkLife Strikers’ journey to the highest podium.

Locita admitted that she was grateful to be able to help the team win the title as well as receive individual awards.

She said this success could not be separated from the support of her teammates, coaches and parents.

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 get the MVP trophy.

Locita Waranggani Olah Nismara, MilkLife Strikers player and Girls U12 MVP

All this is also thanks to the support of my friends on the team and the entire coaching staff, as well as my parents at home who have supported me in playing football so far.

Locita Waranggani Olah Nismara, MilkLife Strikers player and Girls U12 MVP

The young player is determined to continue improving her abilities through practice. She hopes to perform better at the next opportunity.

After this, I will continue to try to improve my game by practicing harder 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 becoming champions of 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 is a valuable provision for young players.

Apart from that, it is hoped that this success can motivate more girls to take up football.

Congratulations to the players and coaches for their success. Thank you also for your hard work so far so that MilkLife Strikers can become champion at Singa Cup.

Teddy Tjahjono, MilkLife Soccer Challenge Program Director

Hopefully what we achieve here will be an inspiration for other children in Indonesia.

Teddy Tjahjono, MilkLife Soccer Challenge Program Director

He emphasized that coaching women’s football from an early age will continue to be carried out on an ongoing basis.

Teddy sees the development of Indonesian women’s football in recent years, from grassroots level to the national team, showing a positive direction.

We can see for ourselves the development of Indonesian women’s football in recent years, from grassroots level to the national team. This means that what has happened so far is moving on the right track.

Teddy Tjahjono, MilkLife Soccer Challenge Program Director

Singa Cup is a youth football tournament that has been regularly held 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 U-12 category.

The team contains selected players from the 2025/2026 MilkLife Soccer Challenge All-Stars.

The Girls U12 Singa Cup 2026 category is attended by four teams competing using a round-robin league system on 1-3 November 2026.

MilkLife Strikers finally finished in top position after beating Selangor FC Academy A in the final match.

Meanwhile, Lion City Sailors (Singapore) is in third place, while Rato Bangala (Nepal) is in fourth place.

In individual awards, Locita Waranggani from MilkLife Strikers won the MVP title.

The top scorer award belonged to Chimedbaatar Gegeeelen from Lion City Sailors who scored 14 goals throughout the tournament.

Singa Cup 2026 Results for Girls U-12 Category

• Champion: MilkLife Strikers (Indonesia)
• Runner-up: Selangor FC Academy A (Malaysia)
• Third place: Lion City Sailors (Singapore)
• Fourth place: Rato Bangala (Nepal)

2026 Singa Cup Individual Awards Girls U12 Category

• MVP: Locita Waranggani (MilkLife Strikers – Indonesia)
• Top Scorer: Chimedbaatar Gegeeelen (Lion City Sailors – Singapore), 14 goals

Source: Jawa Pos

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