MilkLife Strikers, Indonesia’s Girls U12 team, opened their Singa Cup 2026 campaign in Singapore with a 6-1 win over hosts Lion City Sailors.

SINGAPORE – MilkLife Strikers opened their Singa Cup 2026 campaign with a 6-1 win over Lion City Sailors on Sunday (1 November 2026) at The Rainforest Hub, Singapore. The result gives the Indonesian representatives strong capital in the Girls U12 competition.

Ika Wonda was the driving force of the attack with a hat-trick. MilkLife Strikers’ other three goals were scored by Locita Waranggani, Keyla Azzahra Putri and Nadia Shakila Azzahra.

Singa Cup 2026: How Did MilkLife Strikers Win?

Jacksen F. Tiago’s team exploited the space behind the hosts’ defence when Lion City Sailors applied high pressure. The strategy gave MilkLife Strikers openings to attack more directly.

I told the children that even the smallest chance has to be made the most of. That is what they did today. The opposing team pressed high, and from there we managed to exploit the space behind their back line.

Jacksen F. Tiago

The opponents’ pressure became an opportunity. MilkLife Strikers did not just hold out against the press, they also looked for the space left behind at the back. Their effective finishing was then reflected in the final 6-1 score.

The win in the opening match also tested the young players’ mental readiness. Jacksen said his players were able to overcome their nerves on the first day of the tournament, especially against Lion City Sailors, whom he called a strong team.

Not only that, I am also happy the players could overcome their nerves on the first day. What is more, we managed to win against a strong team like Lion City Sailors. For me, being able to come here and get this playing experience is already very valuable.

Jacksen F. Tiago

Togetherness a Foundation for the Group Stage

MilkLife Strikers’ preparation did not focus only on the play. Jacksen said the team also built chemistry because the players come from different team backgrounds. That cohesion, he said, showed when they played in Singapore.

From the start, we focused on building the players’ chemistry on the pitch. As a result, today I saw them all blend in and play as a unit.

Jacksen F. Tiago

For Indonesian early-age girls’ football, the experience of facing teams from abroad gives players the chance to test their abilities in competitive matches. A big win is certainly important, but the ability to read the press and work as one team is also something to take home from the tournament.

Singa Cup has been held in Singapore since 2011 and this year has 136 teams from 13 countries. The Girls U12 competition is a round-robin league from 1 to 3 November 2026.

MilkLife Strikers are in Group A with Lion City Sailors, Rato Bangala of Nepal and Selangor FC Academy A of Malaysia. The top two teams in the group will go through to the final, while the other two will play for third place. The group competition continues after that opening win.

Jacksen, who coached the Indonesia national team in 2013 and has a record with Persipura Jayapura, stressed the value of the experience for the players. “For me, being able to come here and get this playing experience is already very valuable,” he said.

Source: JournalArta (translated from Indonesian)

Article Link: https://journalarta.com/news/2026/11/02/singa-cup-2026-milklife-strikers-menang/