MilkLife Strikers Beat Lion City Sailors 6-1 to Open Singa Cup 2026 with a Convincing Win – JPNN.com
November 2nd, 2026 | Broadcast
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.
jpnn.com, SINGAPORE – MilkLife Strikers started Singa Cup 2026 with a convincing victory over the host representative, Lion City Sailors, with a score of 6-1 at The Rainforest Hub, West Coast, Singapore, Sunday (1 November).
The striker from SD Kristen Manahan Surakarta, Ika Wonda, appeared impressive by scoring a hat-trick in that match.
MilkLife Strikers started the match by first observing the opposing team’s game, which immediately applied high-pressing from the start. However, Ika Wonda and her teammates remains calm and is able to control the tempo of the match by demonstrating short passes. Momentum finally came in the 3rd minute, when Locita Waranggani managed to break through the guard of the opposing defenders to start her team’s goal party.
Locita’s quick goal broke Lion City Sailors’ concentration. Five minutes later, or to be precise in the 8th minute, Keyla Azzahra Putri doubled the lead with a header. Only one minute after Keyla’s goal, MilkLife Strikers had the opportunity to kick a penalty which was successfully executed by Nadia Shakila Azzahra. In the 10th minute, Ika Wonda took her team further away with two additional goals in one minute. The position lasted until the first half ended.
In the second half, MilkLife Strikers tried to increase their goal tally. However, it was Lion City Sailors who managed to score a goal back through Hana Raiqa in the 23rd minute after only three minutes of the second half. With three minutes remaining, Ika Wonda scored another additional goal to complete her hat-trick on the first day and make it 6-1.
MilkLife Strikers coach, Jacksen F. Tiago, assessed that one of the keys to his team’s victory today was being effective in maximizing opportunities. Not only that, Jacksen also appreciated the mental strength of his players who were not afraid to face one of Singapore’s strong teams.
I told the kids that no matter how small an opportunity they had, they had to be maximized. That’s what they did today. Earlier the opposing team had done high-pressing, from there we managed to exploit the emptiness of their back line. Not only that, I’m also happy that the players were able to overcome their nervousness on the first day. Moreover, we managed to win against a strong team like Lion City Sailors. For me, them being able to come here and get playing experience is very valuable.
Jacksen F. Tiago, MilkLife Strikers coach
Not only does he appreciate the technical aspects, Jacksen also appreciates the team’s togetherness off the field. This is recognized as one of the supports for MilkLife Strikers’ cohesiveness when appearing on the field.
Before leaving here, the players had made intensive preparations. From the start, we focused on improving the chemistry of the players on the field. As a result, today I saw that they all succeeded in mingling and appearing unified. They managed to close the distance between each other even though they came from different team backgrounds.
Jacksen F. Tiago, MilkLife Strikers coach
One of the heroes of the MilkLife Strikers victory, Ika Wonda, could not hide her joy after achieving positive results in the first match at Singa Cup 2026. Ika said that her hard work during training camp had paid off with today’s victory. Regarding the hat-trick she scored, Ika said that the coach had given her special instructions.
I’m certainly happy that I was able to win today. This is thanks to the hard work of all the players who trained hard throughout the training camp. Our training was quite intensive before we got here. Today I also scored a hat-trick, it was in accordance with Coach Jacksen’s instructions, who told me that the striker’s job is to score goals. I’m happy that I was able to do my job well today.
Ika Wonda, MilkLife Strikers forward
The Bakti Olahraga Djarum Foundation representative who is also the MilkLife Soccer Challenge Program Director, Teddy Tjahjono, said that Singa Cup’s positive results on the first day were good news for the sustainability of women’s football development. Teddy also added that Singa Cup is a benchmark for coaching that has been carried out for the last few years.
This is part of our efforts to continue to develop women’s football coaching from the grassroots level. In the context of Singa Cup, we are trying to give the best players from the 2026/2027 MilkLife Soccer Challenge All-Stars the opportunity to compete at a more competitive level. This step will certainly enrich their experience and increase their match experience because the players can directly test the quality of opponents from various countries. Apart from that, we also see this as an opportunity to measure the extent of the output of the coaching that has been carried out through the MilkLife Soccer Challenge. Today, we are happy to players can perform well and win.
Teddy Tjahjono, MilkLife Soccer Challenge Program Director
Singa Cup is one of the largest annual youth tournaments in the world which has been held in Singapore since 2011. This year, Singa Cup was attended by 136 teams from 13 countries spread across various parts of the world. In this year’s event, Bakti Olahraga Djarum Foundation and MilkLife sent MilkLife Strikers to participate in the Girls U12 category who were the selected players for the MilkLife Soccer Challenge All-Stars 2025/2026.
Singa Cup 2026 for the Girls U12 category is attended by four teams with a round-robin league system which will take place from 1 to 3 November 2026. The four teams are grouped into Group A with the top two teams in the standings advancing to the final. Meanwhile, the bottom two teams will fight for third place.
The victory on the first day put MilkLife Strikers in close competition with Selangor FC Academy A at the top of the group standings, both of whom have three points. After facing Lion City Sailors, MilkLife Strikers will challenge Nepal’s representative, Rato Bangala School on Monday (2 November) at the same venue.
MilkLife Strikers Girls U-12 Squad List
- Calista A. Mauizah – Goalkeeper | Djama’atul Ichwan Elementary School, Solo
- Shafira Althafunnisa Azzahra – Goalkeeper | SDN 2 Panggang, Jepara
- Adiba Sanas Primayuga – Defender | SDN 002 Samarinda City
- Andien Haifa Syakira – Defender | Cinta Kasih Tzu Chi Elementary School, West Jakarta
- Bilqis Nur Hidayah – Defender| Klampis Ngasem 1 Elementary School, Surabaya
- Adelice Maureen Hanum F – Midfielder | SDN Lowokwaru 3, Malang
- Angelina Putri S Mongan – Midfielder | Kunciran 4 Elementary School, Tangerang
- Keyla Azzahra Putri – Midfielder | Sumberjaya 02 Elementary School, Bekasi
- Ferisa Dewi Widodo – Midfielder | SDN 075 Jatayu, Bandung
- Hafiza Khaira Lubna Lista – Midfielder| SDN Jambean 02, Pati
- Locita Waranggani Olah N – Midfielder | SDN Pacarkling V/186, Surabaya
- Jesshica – Midfielder | SDK Santa Maria Goretti, Balikpapan
- Emily Zitara – Midfielder | SDN Manukan Kulon, Surabaya
- Sabrina Dwi Ristiyana – Midfielder | SDN Jambean 02, Pati
- Nadia Shakila Azzahra – Striker | Karangploso Muhammadiyah Elementary School, Bantul
- Ika Wonda – Striker | Manahan Christian Elementary School, Surakarta
Source: JPNN.com
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November 2nd, 2026 | Broadcast
Adelice Maureen Hanum F, a pupil at SDN Lowokwaru 3 in Malang, is part of the MilkLife Strikers squad that opened Singa Cup 2026 with a 6-1 win over Lion City Sailors.
Make Malang proud on the international stage, take a peek at Adelice Maureen’s great action when she brought MilkLife Strikers a 6-1 goal party in Singapore!
- Student of SDN Lowokwaru 3 Malang, Adelice Maureen Hanum F, was elected as the only representative of Malang City.
- The squad coached by coach Jacksen F Tiago successfully started the competition with a striking score of 6-1.
- This landslide victory brought MilkLife Strikers to secure its first three points.
SURYAMALANG.COM, BATU – Women’s football player from Malang City, Adelice Maureen Hanum F, got the opportunity to appear at the international event Singa Cup 2026 in Singapore.
The student from SDN Lowokwaru 3, Malang City, was part of the MilkLife Strikers squad which started the tournament with a landslide 6-1 victory over host Lion City Sailors, at The Rainforest Hub, West Coast, Singapore, Sunday (1 November 2026).
Adelice, who occupies the position of midfielder (midfielder), managed to break into the squad after passing the selection to enter All-Stars Malang and was selected in the MilkLife Soccer Challenge (MLSC) All-Stars 2026 women’s youth football tournament at the Supersoccer Arena, Kudus, Central Java several months ago.
Adelice was one of the selected players who had the opportunity to take part in the competition in Singapore.
Previously, Adelice was on the MilkLife Soccer Challenge talent search radar.
The selection was carried out by Jacksen F Tiago and Timo Scheunemann as part of the selection of candidates for the women’s national team at an early age.
Meanwhile, in the opening match of Singa Cup 2026, MilkLife Strikers appeared dominant through a short passing game to face Lion City Sailors’ high pressure.
Locita Waranggani opened the scoring in the third minute.
Keyla Azzahra Putri then added a goal with a header in the 8th minute, followed by Nadia Shakila Azzahra’s penalty execution one minute later.
Striker Ika Wonda further widened the lead by scoring two goals in the 10th minute.
Ika scored another additional goal in the final minutes of the match to complete her hat-trick.
Meanwhile, Lion City Sailors was only able to reply through Hana Raiqa in the 23rd minute.
Back Line Exploitation Strategy
MilkLife Strikers coach, Jacksen F Tiago, said that the victory was inseparable from the players’ ability to take advantage of opportunities and maintain composure when facing opponent pressure.
Source: Suryamalang.com
November 2nd, 2026 | Broadcast
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.
DAILY DISWAY – The MilkLife Strikers team started their work in the Singa Cup 2026 tournament with sweet results after defeating the host representative,
MilkLife Strikers started the match calmly even though Lion City Sailors immediately applied high pressure from the start. The goal party for the team coached by Jacksen F. Tiago was opened by Locita Waranggani’s quick goal in the 3rd minute. Five minutes later, Keyla Azzahra Putri doubled the lead with a header, followed by Nadia Shakila Azzahra’s penalty execution in the 9th minute. Ika Wonda then widened the gap even further by scoring two goals in a row in the 10th minute.
Entering the second half, Lion City Sailors managed to reduce the deficit through Hana Raiqa’s goal in the 23rd minute. However, Ika Wonda sealed MilkLife Strikers’ victory and completed her hat-trick record three minutes before the match ended.
MilkLife Strikers coach, Jacksen F. Tiago, appreciated the effectiveness of his team in taking advantage of opportunities and the mental calm of the players in the first match. According to him, the intensive training camp before departure succeeded in building coordination and team cohesion filled with players from various backgrounds.
Meanwhile, MilkLife Soccer Challenge Program Director from Bakti Olahraga Djarum Foundation, Teddy Tjahjono, said that participation in Singa Cup aims to enrich the experience and match experience of young players at the international level. This tournament is also a benchmark for the success of grassroots-based youth women’s football development.
The victory on the first day put MilkLife Strikers at the top of the Group A standings in the Girls U-12 category along with Selangor FC Academy A. Next, MilkLife Strikers is scheduled to face Nepal’s representative, Rato Bangala School, on Monday, 2 November 2026. (*)
Source: Harian Disway
November 2nd, 2026 | Broadcast
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 began its campaign at Singa Cup 2026 with brilliant results after beating the host representative, Lion City Sailors, with a score of 6-1 at The Rainforest Hub, West Coast, Singapore, Sunday (1 November 2026). The striker from Manahan Christian Elementary School, Surakarta, Ika Wonda, was the star of the victory after scoring three goals or a hat-trick.
MilkLife Strikers immediately came under pressure from Lion City Sailors who implemented a high pressing strategy from the start of the match. However, the Indonesian team was able to overcome the pressure by playing short passes to control the tempo of the match.
The opening goal was created in the third minute through Locita Waranggani’s action which managed to penetrate the opponent’s defense. MilkLife Strikers’ lead increased in the eighth minute after Keyla Azzahra Putri scored with a header.
One minute later, MilkLife Strikers was awarded a penalty which was converted into a goal by Nadia Shakila Azzahra. Ika Wonda then widened the distance by scoring two goals in the 10th minute. The 5-0 lead lasted until halftime.
Entering the second half, MilkLife Strikers continued to try to increase its lead. However, Lion City Sailors managed to reduce the deficit through Hana Raiqa’s goal in the 23rd minute.
Ika Wonda ensured that MilkLife Strikers’ victory was even more convincing after scoring her third goal before the end of the match. This goal also completed Ika’s hat-trick and ensured a 6-1 victory for the Indonesian team.
MilkLife Strikers coach, Jacksen F. Tiago, considered effectiveness in taking advantage of opportunities to be one of the important factors behind the victory. Apart from that, the mental strength of the players is also considered to be an important asset in facing Lion City Sailors, which is one of the strongest teams in Singapore.
The opportunities obtained from the start of the match were successfully maximized into goals. The high pressing strategy applied by the opponent can also be utilized by exploiting empty spaces in their defense line. The players were also considered successful in overcoming nervousness in their first match, even though they had to face opponents with competitive qualities.
Intensive preparation before leaving for Singapore is also an important part in building team cohesion. The togetherness and chemistry between players from various club and regional backgrounds is also considered to be increasingly formed during the training camp period.
Ika Wonda admitted that she was happy to be able to help the team achieve victory in the first match. The hat-trick she scored was said to be the result of hard work during the training camp as well as carrying out the coach’s instructions to be able to carry out the main task of an attacker, namely scoring goals.
The victory in this opening match is part of efforts to develop women’s football development from an early age. MilkLife Strikers’ participation in Singa Cup 2026 is also an opportunity for the players selected by MilkLife Soccer Challenge All-Stars to gain experience competing at the international level.
Through this tournament, it is hoped that the players’ abilities will further develop by facing opponents from various countries. Apart from increasing match experience, this participation is also a benchmark for evaluating the results of women’s football coaching that has been carried out through the MilkLife Soccer Challenge over the last few years.
Singa Cup is an annual youth football tournament held in Singapore since 2011. In the 2026 edition, this tournament was attended by 136 teams from 13 countries.
The Bakti Olahraga Djarum Foundation together with MilkLife sent MilkLife Strikers to compete in the Girls U12 category. The squad is a selection of players from the MilkLife Soccer Challenge All-Stars 2025/2026.
The Girls U12 Singa Cup 2026 category was attended by four teams in one group with a round-robin competition system. The match will take place on 1-3 November 2026. The top two teams in the standings will advance to the final, while the other two teams will compete for third place.
The winning result in the first match put MilkLife Strikers in the top competition of the standings with Selangor FC Academy A. Both teams both collected three points.
Next, MilkLife Strikers is scheduled to face Nepal’s representative, Rato Bangala School, on Monday (2 November) at the same location. Victory in this match will be an important asset for MilkLife Strikers to maintain its chances of advancing to the final.
MilkLife Strikers Girls U12 Squad
- Calista A. Mauizah – Goalkeeper | Djama’atul Ichwan Elementary School, Solo
- Shafira Althafunnisa Azzahra – Goalkeeper | SDN 2 Panggang, Jepara
- Adiba Sanas Primayuga – Defender | SDN 002 Samarinda City
- Andien Haifa Syakira – Defender | Cinta Kasih Tzu Chi Elementary School, West Jakarta
- Bilqis Nur Hidayah – Defender | Klampis Ngasem 1 Elementary School, Surabaya
- Adelice Maureen Hanum F – Midfielder | SDN Lowokwaru 3, Malang
- Angelina Putri S Mongan – Midfielder | Kunciran 4 Elementary School, Tangerang
- Keyla Azzahra Putri – Midfielder | Sumberjaya 02 Elementary School, Bekasi
- Ferisa Dewi Widodo – Midfielder | SDN 075 Jatayu, Bandung
- Hafiza Khaira Lubna Lista – Midfielder | SDN Jambean 02, Pati
- Locita Waranggani Olah N – Midfielder | SDN Pacarkling V/186, Surabaya
- Jesshica – Midfielder | SDK Santa Maria Goretti, Balikpapan
- Emily Zitara – Midfielder | SDN Manukan Kulon, Surabaya
- Sabrina Dwi Ristiyana – Midfielder | SDN Jambean 02, Pati
- Nadia Shakila Azzahra – Attacker | Karangploso Muhammadiyah Elementary School, Bantul
- Ika Wonda – Attacker | Manahan Christian Elementary School, Surakarta
Source: Republika
November 2nd, 2026 | Broadcast
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.
Jakarta (ANTARA) – Indonesia’s girls’ U-12 football team, MilkLife Strikers, began Singa Cup 2026 with a 6-1 win over host representatives Lion City Sailors at The Rainforest Hub, Singapore, on Sunday.
Ika Wonda, a forward from SD Kristen Manahan Surakarta primary school, was the star of the win with three goals, a hat-trick. The other three goals came from Locita Waranggani, Keyla Azzahra Putri and Nadia Shakila Azzahra.
I told the children that even the smallest chance has to be made the most of. That is what they did today.
MilkLife Strikers coach Jacksen F. Tiago, in a written statement received in Jakarta on Sunday
Jacksen said effective finishing was the key to the win for his players, who had faced high pressure from the Lion City Sailors players at the start of the match.
MilkLife Strikers took the lead through Locita in the third minute before Keyla doubled the score with a header in the eighth minute. A minute later, Nadia extended the lead from the penalty spot, and Ika then scored twice within the space of a minute to put her team 5-0 up by the end of the first half.
Early in the second half, Lion City Sailors pulled a goal back through Hana Raiqa in the 23rd minute. However, Ika scored again near the end of the match to seal a 6-1 win for MilkLife Strikers.
Jacksen praised the ability of the players, who come from various regions of Indonesia, to build cohesion and overcome their nerves in their first match at the international tournament.
He said the experience of facing teams from other countries is important capital for the development of the young players’ abilities and competitive mentality.
Ika, meanwhile, said her success in scoring three goals was the result of the hard work of all the players during the training camp before they left for Singapore.
The win gives MilkLife Strikers three points, level with Malaysia’s representatives Selangor FC Academy A, who also won their opening Group A match.
MilkLife Strikers will next face Nepal’s representatives, Rato Bangala School, on Monday (2 November) at the same venue, to keep their hopes of reaching the final alive.
The girls’ U-12 category of Singa Cup 2026 has four teams playing a single round-robin from 1 to 3 November. The top two teams in the table go through to the final, while the other two play for third place.
MilkLife Strikers are made up of 16 selected players from various regions of Indonesia, scouted through the MilkLife Soccer Challenge girls’ football development programme.
Source: ANTARA News Mataram (translated from Indonesian)
Article Link: https://mataram.antaranews.com/berita/579791/wakil-indonesia-mengawali-singa-cup-2026-dengan-kemenangan-6-1
November 2nd, 2026 | Broadcast
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.
MilkLife Strikers began their Singa Cup 2026 journey with a big win, beating Lion City Sailors 6-1. The Girls U12 match took place at The Rainforest Hub, West Coast, Singapore, on Sunday (1 November 2026), as reported by Bola.
The positive result is important capital for the Indonesian team coached by Jacksen F Tiago ahead of their next match. The impressive display of forward Ika Wonda, who contributed three goals, was one of the highlights.
Lion City Sailors applied pressure immediately with a pressing game from the start of the match. But MilkLife Strikers responded by keeping possession through a series of short passes.
That strategy allowed the Indonesian representatives to develop their game and find gaps in the opposing defence. Locita Waranggani was the first to score, after breaking free of the Lion City Sailors defenders in the third minute.
Five minutes later, MilkLife Strikers’ lead grew to 2-0. Keyla Azzahra Putri scored with a header in the eighth minute.
Before their opponents could rebuild their defence, Nadia Shakila Azzahra extended the lead from the penalty spot in the ninth minute. MilkLife Strikers were increasingly comfortable in control of the match.
Ika Wonda then added two goals within one minute. That productivity took Jacksen F Tiago’s team into half-time with a 5-0 lead.
In the second half, MilkLife Strikers tried to keep control of the game. However, Lion City Sailors managed a goal back through Hana Raiqa in the 23rd minute.
Near the end of the match, Ika found the net again. Her third goal completed her hat-trick and ensured MilkLife Strikers took home a 6-1 win.
Jacksen F Tiago Highlights His Players’ Sharpness
Coach Jacksen F Tiago paid special attention to the players’ ability to turn chances into goals. He said effective finishing was one of the keys to the team’s success against the Singapore representatives.
I told the children that even the smallest chance has to be made the most of. That is what they did today.
Jacksen F. Tiago
He also explained that the high-pressure strategy applied by the opponents actually gave his team the chance to exploit the empty space in the defensive area. The players’ ability to overcome the tension of the first match also earned his praise.
The opposing team pressed high, and from there we managed to exploit the space behind their back line. Not only that, I am also happy the players could overcome their nerves on the first day.
Jacksen F. Tiago
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
Preparation before leaving for Singapore was also seen as having an influence on the squad’s cohesion. The players, who come from different team backgrounds, went through intensive training to build teamwork.
Before leaving for here, the players went through intensive preparation. 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
They managed to close the distance between one another even though they come from different team backgrounds.
Jacksen F Tiago, former Persipura Jayapura coach
Ika Wonda Grateful for Her Hat-trick
Her three goals made Ika Wonda one of the most outstanding players in the opening match. The forward from SD Kristen Manahan Surakarta primary school said she was satisfied to have carried out her responsibility up front.
She said the achievement was in line with the instructions Jacksen F Tiago gave before the match.
Today I also scored a hat-trick. That was in line with Coach Jacksen’s instruction to me that a striker’s job is to score goals. I am happy I could do my job well today.
Ika Wonda
MilkLife Strikers are a squad selected from the MilkLife Soccer Challenge All-Stars 2025-2026 programme. Their participation in this international competition is part of an effort to give young Indonesian women footballers match experience.
Teddy Tjahjono, representing Bakti Olahraga Djarum Foundation and Program Director of the MilkLife Soccer Challenge, explained that the participation is linked to developing girls’ football from grassroots level.
This is part of our effort to keep developing girls’ football from grassroots level.
Teddy Tjahjono, representing Bakti Olahraga Djarum Foundation and Program Director of the MilkLife Soccer Challenge
Teddy said the chance to play in Singapore was given to the best players selected through the MilkLife Soccer Challenge All-Stars 2026-2027 programme. The competition is also a way to face opponents at a higher level of competition.
In the context of Singa Cup, we are trying to give the best players from MilkLife Soccer Challenge All-Stars 2026-2027 the chance to compete at a more competitive level.
Teddy Tjahjono
This step will of course enrich their experience and add to their playing time, as the players can test themselves directly against opponents from various countries.
Teddy Tjahjono
Besides improving match experience, the appearance at Singa Cup 2026 is being used to look at the results of the development work carried out through the MilkLife Soccer Challenge.
This is an opportunity to measure the output of the development carried out through the MilkLife Soccer Challenge. Today we are happy the players could play well and win.
Teddy Tjahjono
MilkLife Strikers in the Race at the Top of Group A
The three points from the win over Lion City Sailors put MilkLife Strikers in the race at the top of Group A. They have the same number of points as Selangor FC Academy A.
The Girls U12 competition at Singa Cup 2026 involves four teams. All entrants play in a round-robin league over the period of 1 to 3 November 2026.
The competition format sends the two best-placed entrants to the final. The other two teams will play to decide third place.
After securing a win in the first match, MilkLife Strikers now turn their attention to the next game. Ika Wonda and her team-mates are scheduled to face Rato Bangala School of Nepal on Monday (2 November 2026).
Singa Cup itself is an annual early-age football tournament that has been held in Singapore since 2011. The 2026 edition has 136 teams from 13 countries.
Indonesia has sent MilkLife Strikers as its representative in the Girls U12 category. Their participation gives young Indonesian players the chance to test their abilities against entrants from various countries.
Source: Lensa Hukum (translated from Indonesian)
Article Link: https://lensahukum.co.id/milklife-strikers-1-november-2026
November 2nd, 2026 | Broadcast
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.
MALANG POST – Indonesia’s U-12 girls’ football team, MilkLife Strikers, thrashed host representatives Lion City Sailors 6-1 in their opening match of Singa Cup 2026 in Singapore on Sunday (1 November 2026). Forward Ika Wonda dazzled with a hat-trick under coach Jacksen F. Tiago.
Indonesia’s U-12 girls’ football team, MilkLife Strikers, is competing at the international tournament Singa Cup 2026, taking place in Singapore from 1 to 3 November 2026.
Opening their campaign at The Rainforest Hub, West Coast, on Sunday (1 November 2026), MilkLife Strikers beat host representatives Lion City Sailors 6-1.
Ika Wonda, a forward from SD Kristen Manahan Surakarta primary school, shone with a hat-trick. Her three goals helped MilkLife Strikers secure their first three points in the Girls U-12 category.
The Indonesian squad also includes a player from Malang, Adelice Maureen Hanum F. The pupil of SDN Lowokwaru 3 primary school plays in midfield.
Under Jacksen F. Tiago, MilkLife Strikers played effectively from the start of the match. Facing Lion City Sailors’ high-pressing strategy, the players relied on short passes to control the game.
The strategy paid off immediately. Locita Waranggani opened the scoring in the third minute, followed by a goal from Keyla Azzahra Putri in the eighth minute.
Nadia Shakila Azzahra extended the lead with a penalty in the ninth minute. Ika Wonda then scored two goals in a row in the 10th and 11th minutes, putting MilkLife Strikers 5-0 up at half-time.
In the second half, Lion City Sailors pulled one back through a goal from Hana Raiqa in the 23rd minute. But Ika got her name on the scoresheet again near the end of the match to complete her hat-trick.
MilkLife Strikers coach Jacksen F. Tiago praised his players’ ability to use their chances and handle the opponents’ pressure.
I asked the children to make the most of even the smallest chance. The opposing team pressed high. From there we managed to exploit the space behind their back line.
Jacksen F. Tiago
He added that cohesion was one of the important factors in the win, especially as the players come from different regions and team backgrounds.
Meanwhile, Ika Wonda said she was proud to score three goals in the opening match. She said the result was the fruit of intensive preparation during the training camp.
I am happy we could win today. It is thanks to the hard work of all the players during the training camp. The coach also told me that a striker’s job is to score goals.
Ika Wonda
Teddy Tjahjono, representing Bakti Olahraga Djarum Foundation and Program Director of the MilkLife Soccer Challenge, said MilkLife Strikers’ participation in Singa Cup is part of an effort to develop girls’ football from an early age.
The squad is made up of players selected from the MilkLife Soccer Challenge All-Stars 2026/2027, who get the chance to test their abilities at international level.
Teddy said the experience of facing teams from various countries is important for improving the quality of play and adding to the players’ playing time.
Singa Cup 2026 has 136 teams from 13 countries. The early-age football tournament, held regularly in Singapore since 2011, is one of the international competitions for young players.
In the Girls U-12 category, four teams are in Group A, playing a round-robin from 1 to 3 November 2026. The top two teams will go through to the final, while the other two will play for third place.
The win over Lion City Sailors gives MilkLife Strikers three points and puts them in contention at the top of Group A with Selangor FC Academy A.
Next, MilkLife Strikers are scheduled to face Nepal’s representative, Rato Bangala School, on Monday (2 November 2026). A win in that match would further open up the Indonesian team’s chances of reaching the final.
Source: Malang Post (translated from Indonesian)
Article Link: https://malang-post.com/2026/11/02/milklife-strikers-bantai-lion-city-sailors-singa-cup-2026/
November 2nd, 2026 | Broadcast
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.
KOMPAS.com – Jacksen F Tiago’s players made a sweet start at Singa Cup 2026.
MilkLife Strikers, coached by Persebaya legend Jacksen F Tiago, won 6-1 against host representatives Lion City Sailors in a Girls U12 match at The Rainforest Hub, West Coast, Singapore, on Sunday (1 November 2026).
Singa Cup is an annual early-age tournament held in Singapore since 2011 and this year has 136 teams from 13 countries. At the 2026 edition, Indonesia is represented by MilkLife Strikers in the Girls U12 category.
MilkLife Strikers forward Ika Wonda, from SD Kristen Manahan Surakarta primary school, was the star of the win over Lion City Sailors after scoring three goals, a hat-trick.
MilkLife Strikers, a team selected from the MilkLife Soccer Challenge All-Stars 2025-2026 programme, faced pressure from the start of the match as Lion City Sailors applied a pressing game, or high pressing.
Despite the pressure, Jacksen F Tiago’s squad kept calm and relied on combinations of short passes to control the match.
The effort paid off when Locita Waranggani got past the Lion City Sailors defenders and gave MilkLife Strikers the lead in the third minute.
The Indonesian representatives then had more freedom to develop their game. They needed only five minutes to double their lead through a header from Keyla Azzahra Putri (8’).
The Indonesian team’s lead grew after Nadia Shakila Azzahra successfully took a penalty in the ninth minute.
Ika Wonda then scored two more goals within one minute. The Indonesian representatives closed the first half with a convincing 5-0 lead.
In the second half, MilkLife Strikers tried to continue their dominance. But Lion City Sailors pulled a goal back through Hana Raiqa in the 23rd minute.
Ika then got her name on the scoresheet again near the end of the match to complete her hat-trick and seal MilkLife Strikers’ 6-1 win.
Jacksen F Tiago said his players’ ability to make the most of their chances was one of the main factors behind the big win over Lion City Sailors.
I told the children that even the smallest chance has to be made the most of. That is what they did today.
Jacksen F. Tiago
The opposing team pressed high, and from there we managed to exploit the space behind their back line. Not only that, I am also happy the players could overcome their nerves on the first day.
Jacksen F. Tiago
Source: Kompas.com (translated from Indonesian)
Article Link: https://bola.kompas.com/read/2026/11/02/07473438/jacksen-f-tiago-bawa-wakil-indonesia-ukir-start-manis-di-singa-cup-2026
November 2nd, 2026 | Broadcast
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 began its campaign in the Singa Cup 2026 youth football tournament with brilliant results.
Facing the host representatives, Lion City Sailors, the team from Indonesia won 6-1 at The Rainforest Hub, West Coast, Singapore, Sunday (1 November).
The victory in the inaugural match in the Girls U12 category could not be separated from the impressive performance of MilkLife Strikers striker, Ika Wonda.
The player from Manahan Christian Elementary School, Surakarta, successfully scored three goals or a hat-trick and became one of the key players in her team’s victory.
Since the start of the match, MilkLife Strikers had time to observe the opponent’s playing pattern, who immediately implemented a high pressing strategy.
Despite the pressure, Ika Wonda and her teammates did not rush.
They remained calm in building attacks through a combination of short passes to control the tempo of the game.
The strategy produced quick results.
In the third minute, Locita Waranggani managed to break through the Lion City Sailors defense and open up MilkLife Strikers’ lead.
This goal disturbed the home team’s concentration.
Five minutes later, the eighth minute to be precise, Keyla Azzahra Putri doubled the lead with a header.
MilkLife Strikers got further away after being awarded a penalty in the ninth minute which was executed well by Nadia Shakila Azzahra.
Before the opponent had time to improve their defense, Ika Wonda immediately showed her sharpness.
In the 10th minute, she scored two goals in the span of one minute. The 5-0 lead lasted until halftime.
Entering the second half, MilkLife Strikers continued to try to increase its goal tally.
However, Lion City Sailors managed to reduce the deficit through Hana Raiqa’s goal in the 23rd minute, or three minutes after the second half started.
MilkLife Strikers does not allow opponents to develop momentum.
Towards the end of the match, Ika put her name on the scoreboard again.
This goal also completed a hat-trick in the first match and ensured MilkLife Strikers’ victory with a final score of 6-1.
MilkLife Strikers coach, Jacksen F. Tiago, said that effectiveness in exploiting opportunities was one of the main factors in his team’s victory.
According to him, the players were able to carry out instructions not to waste any opportunity to score goals, including when facing high pressure from opponents.
I told the children that no matter how small an opportunity they had, they had to maximize it. That’s what they did today. Earlier the opposing team had done high-pressing, from there we managed to exploit the emptiness in their back line.
Jacksen F. Tiago, MilkLife Strikers coach
Jacksen also appreciated the mentality of the players who were able to overcome nervousness in the first match.
Moreover, the opponent they faced was a strong team from Singapore.
He considers the experience of competing in international tournaments such as Singa Cup to be a valuable opportunity for players to develop their abilities while increasing their self-confidence.
I’m also happy that the players were able to overcome their nervousness on the first day. Moreover, we managed to win against a strong team like Lion City Sailors. For me, them being able to come here and get playing experience is very valuable.
Jacksen F. Tiago, MilkLife Strikers coach
Apart from the playing aspect, Jacksen highlighted the team solidarity that was built during the preparation period.
Before leaving for Singapore, the players underwent an intensive training camp with one of the main focuses being building chemistry between players.
According to him, special challenges arise because the players come from different team backgrounds.
However, the process of training together allows them to mingle and eliminate barriers between each other.
Before leaving here, the players had made intensive preparations. From the start, we focused on improving the chemistry of the players on the field. As a result, today I saw that they all managed to mingle and appear unified. They managed to close the distance between each other even though they came from different team backgrounds.
Jacksen F. Tiago, MilkLife Strikers coach
Meanwhile, hat-trick scorer Ika Wonda said she was happy to be able to help the team win in the opening match.
She said these results were the result of the hard work of all the players during the training camp.
Ika also revealed that the three goals she scored were inseparable from Jacksen’s special instructions for her to carry out her duties as a striker well, namely scoring goals.
I’m certainly happy that I was able to win today. This is thanks to the hard work of all the players who trained hard throughout the training camp. Our training was quite intensive before we got here.
Ika Wonda, MilkLife Strikers forward
Today I also scored a hat-trick, this was in accordance with Coach Jacksen’s instructions, who told me that the striker’s job is to score goals. I’m happy today that I was able to do my job well.
Ika Wonda, MilkLife Strikers forward
Representative of Bakti Olahraga Djarum Foundation and MilkLife Soccer Challenge Program Director, Teddy Tjahjono, said that the positive results in the first match were good news for the sustainability of youth girls’ football development.
According to him, MilkLife Strikers’ participation in Singa Cup 2026 is part of an effort to provide experience competing at international level to the best players from the coaching of the MilkLife Soccer Challenge All-Stars 2025/2026.
It is hoped that this opportunity will enrich experience, increase match experience, as well as measure the development of players’ abilities after participating in the women’s football coaching program in the country.
This is part of our efforts to continue to develop women’s football development from the grassroots level. In the context of Singa Cup, we are trying to give the best players from the MilkLife Soccer Challenge All-Stars 2026/2027 the opportunity to compete at a more competitive level.
Teddy Tjahjono, MilkLife Soccer Challenge Program Director
He added that matches against teams from various countries are an opportunity for players to find out the quality of their opponents’ play as well as evaluate the results of the coaching that has taken place over the last few years.
Today, we are happy that the players were able to perform well and win.
Teddy Tjahjono, MilkLife Soccer Challenge Program Director
Singa Cup is an annual international youth football tournament held in Singapore since 2011.
In 2026, the tournament will be attended by 136 teams from 13 countries.
In this event, Bakti Olahraga Djarum Foundation together with MilkLife sent MilkLife Strikers to compete in the Girls U12 category.
This team is strengthened by selected players from the MilkLife Soccer Challenge All-Stars 2025/2026.
Specifically for the Girls U12 category, the competition was attended by four teams belonging to Group A. The matches used a round-robin or face-to-face league system and took place on 1-3 November 2026.
The top two teams in the group standings have the right to advance to the final, while the other two teams will compete for third place.
Victory over Lion City Sailors is important capital for MilkLife Strikers in the competition towards the final.
They are now competing at the top of the standings with Selangor FC Academy A who also collected three points.
Next, MilkLife Strikers is scheduled to face Nepal’s representative, Rato Bangala School, on Monday (2 November) at The Rainforest Hub, Singapore.
The results of this match will determine their steps in maintaining their chances of reaching the final of Singa Cup 2026. (dik)
Source: Radar Kudus
Article Link: https://radarkudus.jawapos.com/sportainment/2611020003/ika-wonda-cetak-hat-trick-strikers-menang-6-1
November 2nd, 2026 | Broadcast
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.
- MilkLife Strikers beat Lion City Sailors 6-1 in Singapore on Sunday.
- Coach Jacksen F. Tiago neutralised the opponents’ pressure and praised the cohesion of all his players.
- Ika Wonda scored three goals on her Singa Cup 2026 debut.
Suara.com – MilkLife Strikers began their Singa Cup 2026 campaign with a positive result. The Indonesian girls’ football squad beat hosts Lion City Sailors 6-1 at The Rainforest Hub, West Coast, Singapore, on Sunday (1 November 2026).
The win owed much to coach Jacksen F. Tiago’s strategy for neutralising the opponents’ high press. Ika Wonda’s display was also in the spotlight after she scored three goals, a hat-trick, on her debut.
Jacksen F. Tiago’s Tactics Neutralise Lion City Sailors’ Pressure
As the visiting team, MilkLife Strikers came under pressure from Lion City Sailors, who pressed high. But the players found their way out of the pressure through combinations of short passes.
Indonesia’s opening goal came in the third minute through Locita Waranggani, who exploited a gap in the opposing defence.
Five minutes later, Keyla Azzahra Putri doubled MilkLife Strikers’ lead with a header. Indonesia then pulled away to 3-0 in the ninth minute after Nadia Shakila Azzahra converted a penalty.
In the 10th minute, Ika Wonda scored two goals within one minute. The forward from SD Kristen Manahan, Surakarta, put MilkLife Strikers 5-0 up at the end of the first half.
In the second half, Lion City Sailors pulled one back through a goal from Hana Raiqa in the 23rd minute. But Ika got her name on the scoresheet again three minutes before the end of the match, sealing a 6-1 win for MilkLife Strikers.
MilkLife Strikers head coach Jacksen F. Tiago praised the players’ effectiveness in using their chances.
I told the children that even the smallest chance has to be made the most of.
Jacksen F. Tiago
That is what they did today.
Jacksen F. Tiago, praising his squad’s discipline
The opposing team pressed high, and from there we managed to exploit the space behind their back line.
Jacksen F. Tiago, on the gap in the opponents’ strategy
Not only that, I am also happy the players could overcome their nerves on the first day.
Jacksen F. Tiago
What is more, we managed to win against a strong team like Lion City Sailors.
Jacksen F. Tiago, former Persipura Jayapura coach
For me, being able to come here and get this playing experience is already very valuable.
Jacksen F. Tiago
Source: Suara.com (translated from Indonesian)
