Convincing Debut at Singa Cup 2026 as MilkLife Strikers Beat Lion City Sailors 6-1 – Tribunjatim.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.
MilkLife Strikers beat Lion City Sailors 6-1 in their first Girls U12 match of Singa Cup 2026.
MilkLife Strikers beat Lion City Sailors 6-1 in their first Girls U12 match of Singa Cup 2026.
- Ika Wonda scored a hat-trick, while the other goals came from Locita Waranggani, Keyla Azzahra Putri and Nadia Shakila Azzahra.
- MilkLife Strikers next face Nepal’s representative, Rato Bangala School, on Monday (2 November 2026).
TRIBUNJATIM.COM, SURABAYA – MilkLife Strikers opened their Singa Cup 2026 campaign with an impressive result. Facing host representatives Lion City Sailors at The Rainforest Hub, West Coast, Singapore, on Sunday (1 November 2026), MilkLife Strikers won 6-1.
Ika Wonda, a forward from SD Kristen Manahan Surakarta primary school, was in the spotlight after scoring a hat-trick in the first Girls U12 match.
MilkLife Strikers began the match by watching the play of their opponents, who applied high pressure straight away.
Despite being under pressure from the start, Ika Wonda and her team-mates stayed calm and controlled the tempo with short passes.
The opening goal finally came in the 3rd minute. Locita Waranggani broke through Lion City Sailors’ back line and put MilkLife Strikers 1-0 up.
The early goal disrupted the home team’s concentration. In the 8th minute, Keyla Azzahra Putri doubled the lead with a header. A minute later, MilkLife Strikers were awarded a penalty, which Nadia Shakila Azzahra converted.
Ika Wonda then added to the lead with two goals in one minute, in the 10th minute to be exact. MilkLife Strikers closed the first half with a big lead.
Ika Wonda Completes Her Hat-trick in the Second Half
In the second half, MilkLife Strikers tried to extend their lead. Instead, Lion City Sailors pulled a goal back through Hana Raiqa in the 23rd minute, three minutes after the second half began.
MilkLife Strikers kept their lead. In the last three minutes of the match, Ika Wonda scored again to complete a hat-trick in her first match at Singa Cup 2026.
The goal sealed MilkLife Strikers’ win with a final score of 6-1.
MilkLife Strikers coach Jacksen F. Tiago said effectiveness in using chances was one of the keys to his team’s win. He also praised the mentality of the players, who overcame their nerves when facing one of Singapore’s strong teams.
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. Not only that, I am also happy that 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, MilkLife Strikers coach
Jacksen also highlighted the players’ togetherness off the pitch, which he said helped the team’s cohesion in matches.
Source: Tribunjatim.com (translated from Indonesian)
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 Singa Cup 2026 with a convincing 6-1 win over host representatives Lion City Sailors at The Rainforest Hub, West Coast, Singapore, on Sunday (1 November). Ika Wonda, a forward from SD Kristen Manahan Surakarta primary school, put in an impressive display and scored a hat-trick in the match.
MilkLife Strikers began the match by first observing the game of their opponents, who pressed high from the start. Even so, Ika Wonda and co. stayed calm and controlled the tempo of the match with short passing. The breakthrough finally came in the 3rd minute, when Locita Waranggani got through the opposing defenders to start her team’s goal rush.
Locita’s early goal broke Lion City Sailors’ concentration. Five minutes later, in the 8th minute to be exact, Keyla Azzahra Putri doubled the lead with a header. Just one minute after Keyla’s goal, MilkLife Strikers were given a penalty, which Nadia Shakila Azzahra converted.
In the 10th minute, Ika Wonda took her team further ahead with two more goals in one minute. The score held until the end of the first half.
In the second half, MilkLife Strikers tried to add to their tally. Instead, Lion City Sailors scored a goal back through Hana Raiqa in the 23rd minute, just three minutes into the second half. With three minutes left, Ika Wonda scored once more to complete a first-day hat-trick and make it 6-1.
MilkLife Strikers coach Jacksen F. Tiago said one of the keys to his players’ win today was being effective in making the most of their chances. Jacksen also praised the mental strength of his players, who were not daunted by facing one of Singapore’s strong teams.
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. Not only that, I am also happy that 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, MilkLife Strikers coach
Beyond the technical side, Jacksen also praised the team’s togetherness off the pitch. He said this was one of the things that supported MilkLife Strikers’ cohesion on the pitch.
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. They managed to close the distance between one another even though they come from different team backgrounds.
Jacksen F. Tiago
One of the heroes of MilkLife Strikers’ win, Ika Wonda, could not hide her delight after a positive result in the first match at Singa Cup 2026. Ika said her hard work during the training camp had paid off with today’s win. On her hat-trick, Ika said the coach had indeed given her a special instruction.
Source: Radar Malang (translated from Indonesian)
Ika Wonda Scores a Hat-trick as MilkLife Strikers Open Singa Cup 2026 with a 6-1 Win – Jatengnews.id
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, Jatengnews.id – MilkLife Strikers began their Singa Cup 2026 campaign with a brilliant result. The team from Indonesia beat host representatives Lion City Sailors 6-1 at The Rainforest Hub, West Coast, Singapore, on Sunday (1 November 2026).
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.
MilkLife Strikers showed effective play straight away despite facing high pressure from Lion City Sailors. Relying on short passes, Jacksen F. Tiago’s team controlled the match.
Locita opened the scoring in the third minute. Five minutes later, Keyla doubled the score with a header. Nadia extended the lead from the penalty spot in the ninth minute, before Ika scored two goals in the 10th minute.
In the second half, Lion City Sailors pulled one back through Hana Raiqa in the 23rd minute. But Ika sealed MilkLife Strikers’ win with her third goal three minutes before the end of the match.
MilkLife Strikers coach Jacksen F. Tiago praised the players’ effectiveness in making the most of their chances and their mental strength against the home team.
Even the smallest chance has to be made the most of. When the opponents pressed high, we managed to exploit the empty space in their back line. I am also happy the players could overcome their nerves in the first match.
Jacksen F. Tiago
He also said team cohesion was one of the important factors behind the win. He said the players had built chemistry even though they come from different team backgrounds.
Ika Wonda shared the joy. She said her hat-trick was the result of hard work during the training camp and of carrying out the coach’s instructions.
I am happy we could win and that I scored a hat-trick. It is thanks to the hard work of all the players during the training camp. Coach Jacksen also told me that a striker’s job is to score goals.
Ika Wonda
Meanwhile, MilkLife Soccer Challenge Program Director Teddy Tjahjono said MilkLife Strikers’ participation in Singa Cup is part of an effort to develop girls’ football from an early age.
He said the international tournament is a chance for the selected players of the MilkLife Soccer Challenge All-Stars to gain match experience and measure the results of the development work carried out.
The Girls U12 category of Singa Cup 2026 has four teams competing in a round-robin from 1 to 3 November. 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 face Nepal’s representative, Rato Bangala School, on Monday (2 November 2026) at the same venue. Another win is the target to keep alive their chances of reaching the final.
Source: Jatengnews.id (translated from Indonesian)
Article Link: https://www.jatengnews.id/2026/11/02/ika-wonda-cetak-hat-trick-milklife-strikers-buka-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.
The Girls U12 category of Singa Cup 2026 has four teams in a round-robin league running from 1 to 3 November 2026. All four teams are in Group A, and the top two teams in the table will go through to the final. The bottom two teams will play for third place.
Teddy Tjahjono, representing Bakti Olahraga Djarum Foundation and also Program Director of the MilkLife Soccer Challenge, said the positive result on the first day at Singa Cup was good news for the continuing development of girls’ football. Teddy added that Singa Cup is a benchmark for the development work carried out over the past few years.
This is part of our effort to keep developing girls’ football from grassroots level. 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. 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
He said the players can test themselves directly against opponents from various countries. Besides that, his side also sees and measures the output of the development work carried out through the MilkLife Soccer Challenge.
Singa Cup is one of the largest annual early-age tournaments in the world and has been held in Singapore since 2011. This year Singa Cup has 136 teams from 13 countries from various parts of the world. At this year’s edition, Bakti Olahraga Djarum Foundation and MilkLife sent MilkLife Strikers to take part in the Girls U12 category, made up of players selected from the MilkLife Soccer Challenge All-Stars 2025-2026.
The first-day win puts MilkLife Strikers level with Selangor FC Academy A at the top of the group, both on three points. After facing Lion City Sailors, MilkLife Strikers take on Nepal’s representative, Rato Bangala School, on Monday (2 November) at the same venue.
Source: Radar Malang (translated from Indonesian)
November 2nd, 2026 | Broadcast
Six young players from Surabaya, developed through the MilkLife Soccer Challenge, have been selected to represent Indonesia at Singa Cup 2026 in Singapore.
- Six young Surabaya talents have been selected to represent Indonesia at the international tournament Singa Cup 2026 in Singapore.
- SDN Manukan Kulon and SDN Kalirungkut I/264 were crowned Surabaya regional champions on 1 November 2026.
- The MilkLife Soccer Challenge Series 1 2026–2027 competition in Bandung was won by two debutant schools in different categories.
Suara.com – The development of girls’ football at grassroots level is starting to show promising results through the MilkLife Soccer Challenge (MLSC) Series 1 2026–2027.
The competition has produced six young talents from Surabaya who have been selected to represent Indonesia at the international tournament Singa Cup 2026 in Singapore.
Sai Dong, Head Coach of MilkLife Soccer Challenge Extra Training Surabaya, welcomed the opportunity.
He said the selection of the six players is proof that the development of girls’ football from an early age, especially at primary school level, is starting to show progress.
Coach Sai Dong Says Surabaya Girls’ Football Development Is Progressing
I am very grateful that six MLSC graduates from Surabaya have been selected to play at Singa Cup 2026.
Coach Sai Dong
The coach said he had seen progress in the participants’ basic technique during this year’s Surabaya regional competition.
I also see the potential of the young players standing out more in this year’s series.
Coach Sai Dong
That is proof that Surabaya has great potential for women football players, and they will go into training to be prepared even better.
Coach Sai Dong
Sai Dong hopes the progress of players at grassroots level can become a foundation for the regeneration of Indonesian women footballers, including strengthening the women’s national team in the future.
That is what we should be grateful for, that this is a very positive thing for the future development and progress of Indonesian women’s football.
Coach Sai Dong
SDN Manukan Kulon and SDN Kalirungkut I/264 Win in Surabaya
The MLSC Series 1 for the 2026–2027 season completed its finals in the Surabaya and Bandung regions on Sunday (1 November 2026).
In the Surabaya region, SDN Manukan Kulon won the KU-10 (under-10) category after beating SDN Dr. Sutomo V/327 3-1.
Meanwhile, the KU-12 (under-12) title went to SDN Kalirungkut I/264. They beat SDN Dr. Sutomo V/327 2-1 after a tight match.
Source: Suara.com (translated from Indonesian)
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.
Bantul striker Nadia Shakila got on the scoresheet too! MilkLife Strikers thrashed Lion City Sailors 6-1 in the opening match of Singa Cup 2026 in Singapore.
KORANBERNAS.ID, SINGAPORE – The campaign of the early-age girls’ football team MilkLife Strikers at the international Singa Cup 2026 got off to a sweet start. Facing host representatives Lion City Sailors in the opening Girls U-12 match at The Rainforest Hub, West Coast, Singapore, on Sunday (1 November 2026), Coach Jacksen F. Tiago’s players secured a convincing 6-1 win.
The Indonesian representatives’ big win felt even more special for the public of the Special Region of Yogyakarta (DIY). Talented young forward Nadia Shakila Azzahra, from SD Muhammadiyah Karangploso Bantul, contributed an important goal with a cool penalty that extended the team’s lead.
The partnership up front between Nadia and Ika Wonda, the forward from SD Kristen Manahan Surakarta who scored a hat-trick, was the key to breaking down the Singapore representatives’ defence.
From the first whistle, MilkLife Strikers showed maturity in their play. Faced with their opponents’ fast high-pressing scheme, Nadia Shakila and her team-mates stayed calm and controlled the tempo with tidy short passing.
The scoring was opened in the 3rd minute by Locita Waranggani, who broke through the hosts’ defensive wall. The early goal immediately disrupted Lion City Sailors’ concentration. Just five minutes later (8th minute), Keyla Azzahra Putri doubled the lead with a measured header.
MilkLife Strikers kept up relentless pressure. In the 9th minute, it was the turn of the young forward from Bantul, Nadia Shakila, who calmly converted a penalty to make it 3-0. The first-half goal rush was capped by the sharpness of Ika Wonda, who scored two goals in a row in the 10th minute, locking in a 5-0 lead at half-time.
In the second half, Lion City Sailors pulled one back through a goal from Hana Raiqa in the 23rd minute. But MilkLife Strikers reasserted their dominance with three minutes left, through a final goal from Ika Wonda (hat-trick) that completed a 6-1 win.
Jacksen F. Tiago’s Effective Instructions and Proof That Development Is Working
MilkLife Strikers head coach Jacksen F. Tiago praised his players’ effectiveness in exploiting the gaps in the opposing back line, and the mental composure of the young Indonesian players on the international stage.
I told the children that even the smallest chance has to be made the most of. The opposing team pressed high, and from there we managed to exploit the space behind their back line. I am also happy the players could overcome their nerves on the first day.
Jacksen F. Tiago
The former national team coach also praised the cohesion of the players from various regions, including young talents from Bantul and Solo, who quickly built solid chemistry on the pitch.
Teddy Tjahjono, Program Director of the MilkLife Soccer Challenge from Bakti Olahraga Djarum Foundation, stressed that taking part in Singa Cup 2026 is an important benchmark for grassroots development.
In the context of Singa Cup, we are giving the best players selected from the MilkLife Soccer Challenge All-Stars the chance to compete at a more competitive international level. This enriches their experience and is an opportunity to measure the output of the development work carried out.
Teddy Tjahjono
The 6-1 win puts MilkLife Strikers in a tight race with Selangor FC Academy A at the top of the provisional Group A table. In their second match, on Monday (2 November 2026), MilkLife Strikers are scheduled to take on Nepal’s representative, Rato Bangala School, in the race for a place in the final.
Source: Koran Bernas (translated from Indonesian)
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.
Sumbawanews.com, – MilkLife Strikers, Indonesia’s U-12 girls’ team, began their Singa Cup 2026 campaign with a 6-1 thrashing of hosts Lion City Sailors at The Rainforest Hub, West Coast, Singapore, on Sunday, 1 November 2026. The winning goals were scored by Ika Wonda (3 goals), Locita Waranggani, Keyla Azzahra Putri and Nadia Shakila Azzahra, giving Jacksen F. Tiago’s team their first three points in Group A.
Ika Wonda, a forward from SD Kristen Manahan Surakarta primary school, was the star of the pitch with three goals that overwhelmed the opposing defence throughout the match. Besides her, Locita Waranggani, Keyla Azzahra Putri and Nadia Shakila Azzahra each added a goal, reinforcing MilkLife Strikers’ dominance throughout the match. The result puts them level on points with Selangor FC Academy A, who also won their opening match.
Coach Jacksen F. Tiago praised the team’s effectiveness in using every chance, even those that looked small. “I told the children that even the smallest chance has to be made the most of. That is what they did today,” he said. He said Lion City Sailors’ high pressure actually created empty space that his players exploited brilliantly.
Jacksen also praised the courage of the players, who were playing in an international tournament for the first time, for overcoming their nerves and playing with confidence. He stressed that the team cohesion built during intensive preparation was the main key to this success. The players, who come from various regions and different clubs, formed extraordinary chemistry on the pitch and showed solid teamwork.
This win is not only about the score, but also an important step in international match experience for the young generation of Indonesian women footballers.
Source: Sumbawanews (translated from Indonesian)
Article Link: https://sumbawanews.com/berita/olah-raga/milklife-strikers-hancurkan-lion-city-sailors-6-1-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.
Liputan6.com, Jakarta – MilkLife Strikers began their campaign at the international early-age football tournament Singa Cup 2026 with a brilliant result. The Indonesian girls’ U-12 team beat host representatives Lion City Sailors 6-1 at The Rainforest Hub, West Coast, Singapore, on Sunday (1 November 2026).
MilkLife Strikers forward Ika Wonda was the star of the win after scoring a hat-trick. The player from SD Kristen Manahan Surakarta primary school was sharp and a serious threat to the opposing defence throughout the match.
Besides Ika, MilkLife Strikers’ win was also decided by goals from Locita Waranggani, Keyla Azzahra Putri and Nadia Shakila Azzahra.
The positive result is valuable capital for MilkLife Strikers as they compete in Group A of the Girls U-12 category. They now have three points, the same as Selangor FC Academy A, who also started the tournament with a win.
Jacksen F. Tiago Praises His Players’ Effectiveness
MilkLife Strikers coach Jacksen F. Tiago praised his players, who were able to turn their chances into goals.
Jacksen said effectiveness in using chances was one of the important factors behind the big win. He also said the players were able to cope with the pressure and nerves that usually come with the first match of an international tournament.
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 explained that the high pressure applied by Lion City Sailors actually gave MilkLife Strikers the chance to exploit the empty space in the opposing defence.
Jacksen also praised the players’ courage in facing one of Singapore’s strong teams.
For the coach, the chance to play in an international competition gives the young players valuable experience, regardless of the result.
Beyond the technical side, Jacksen highlighted the team’s cohesion, which he said had developed well after intensive preparation before leaving for Singapore.
He said the players, who come from various regions and different team backgrounds, had built chemistry and showed solid teamwork on the pitch.
Source: Liputan6.com (translated from Indonesian)
Article Link: https://www.liputan6.com/bola/read/8326277/dilatih-jacksen-tiago-wakil-indonesia-buka-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.
Indonesia’s representatives, MilkLife Strikers, began the Girls U12 competition at Singa Cup 2026 with a 6-1 thrashing of Lion City Sailors at The Rainforest Hub, Singapore, on Sunday (1 November 2026). The result came through the attacking effectiveness of Jacksen F. Tiago’s team in exploiting gaps in the opposing defence, as reported by Journalarta.
Ika Wonda was MilkLife Strikers’ top scorer with three goals, a hat-trick. The other three goals came from Locita Waranggani, Keyla Azzahra Putri and Nadia Shakila Azzahra.
The win owed much to MilkLife Strikers’ ability to read the playing pattern of Lion City Sailors, who applied high pressure. The Indonesian players exploited the empty space behind the opposing defence to launch direct attacks.
Coach Jacksen F. Tiago explained that effectiveness in using chances was the team’s main focus during the match.
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 applied high pressure, and from there we managed to exploit the space in their back line.
Jacksen F. Tiago, in a press statement
Besides the game plan, Jacksen also highlighted the players’ mental readiness for the first match of the tournament. He said the players were able to overcome their nerves even though they faced opponents considered to have competitive strength.
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
MilkLife Strikers’ earlier preparation was also directed at building cohesion between the players, as the squad comes from different team backgrounds and needed a process of adjustment before playing together in an international competition.
Jacksen said the development of relationships between the players was starting to show in the opening match. He said the players had adapted and showed teamwork on the pitch.
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
Singa Cup is a football tournament held in Singapore since 2011. The 2026 edition has 136 teams from 13 countries, with the Girls U12 competition played as a round-robin league from 1 to 3 November 2026.
According to the group draw, 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 each group will go through to the final, while the other two will compete for third place.
Jacksen, who coached the Indonesia national team in 2013 and has a track record with Persipura Jayapura, is accompanying the players through the tournament. After their opening win, MilkLife Strikers still have group-stage matches against the two other entrants.
Source: BSI News (translated from Indonesian)
Article Link: https://bsinews.id/milklife-strikers-hantam-lion-city-sailors-6-1-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 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/
