November 1st, 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.
Of course I am happy we could win today. It is thanks to the hard work of all the players, who trained diligently throughout the training camp. Our training was quite intensive before we got here. Today I also scored a hat-trick, which 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 forward
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. Besides that, we also see this as 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, Program Director, 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 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.
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.
MilkLife Strikers Girls U-12 Squad
- Calista A. Mauizah – Goalkeeper | SD Djama’atul Ichwan, Solo
- Shafira Althafunnisa Azzahra – Goalkeeper | SDN 2 Panggang, Jepara
- Adiba Sanas Primayuga – Defender | SDN 002 Samarinda Kota
- Andien Haifa Syakira – Defender | SDN Cinta Kasih Tzu Chi, West Jakarta
- Bilqis Nur Hidayah – Defender | SDN Klampis Ngasem 1, Surabaya
- Adelice Maureen Hanum F – Midfielder | SDN Lowokwaru 3, Malang
- Angelina Putri S Mongan – Midfielder | SDN Kunciran 4, Tangerang
- Keyla Azzahra Putri – Midfielder | SDN Sumberjaya 02, 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 | SD Muhammadiyah Karangploso, Bantul
- Ika Wonda – Striker | SD Kristen Manahan, Surakarta
Source: Goal.com Indonesia (translated from Indonesian)
Article Link: https://www.goal.com/id/berita/singa-cup-2026-milklife-strikers-menang-telak-di-laga-perdana/bltf9cda6304ad2e11f
November 1st, 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 at Singa Cup 2026 in Singapore.
- Forward Ika Wonda scored a brilliant hat-trick to underline the Indonesian girls’ team’s dominance.
- The first win is valuable capital for young Indonesian players at international level.
SuaraSurakarta.id – MilkLife Strikers began their Singa Cup 2026 campaign with a brilliant result. The Indonesian girls’ football team beat host representatives Lion City Sailors 6-1 in their first Girls U12 match at The Rainforest Hub, West Coast, Singapore, on Sunday (1 November 2026).
MilkLife Strikers forward Ika Wonda was one of the key players in the win. The player from SD Kristen Manahan Surakarta primary school scored three goals, a hat-trick.
From the start of the match, MilkLife Strikers had to deal with pressure from Lion City Sailors, who applied a high-pressing strategy. But Ika Wonda and her team-mates responded calmly with short passing to control the tempo of the match.
The strategy paid off in the third minute. Locita Waranggani got through the opposing defence and scored the opening goal for MilkLife Strikers.
The Indonesian team’s lead grew in the eighth minute with a header from Keyla Azzahra Putri. A minute later, Nadia Shakila Azzahra converted a penalty to put MilkLife Strikers 3-0 up.
MilkLife Strikers’ dominance became even clearer in the 10th minute. Ika Wonda scored two goals within one minute to extend the lead to 5-0 at the end of the first half.
In the second half, MilkLife Strikers kept trying to add goals. But Lion City Sailors pulled one back through a goal from Hana Raiqa in the 23rd minute.
Ika Wonda finally completed her hat-trick in the last three minutes of the match. 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 main factors in his players’ win.
The positive result is valuable capital for MilkLife Strikers as they continue at Singa Cup 2026, and shows the potential of Indonesia’s young women footballers at international level.
Source: Suara Surakarta (translated from Indonesian)
November 1st, 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 third 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 the key to his players’ win today was being effective in making the most of their chances.
Not only that, 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.
Jacksen F. Tiago
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
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.
Jacksen F. Tiago, the Brazilian-born coach
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
Hat-trick the Fruit of Hard Work
One of the heroes of MilkLife Strikers’ win, Ika Wonda, was delighted after a positive result in the first match at Singa Cup 2026.
Ika felt 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.
Of course I am happy we could win today. It is thanks to the hard work of all the players, who trained diligently throughout the training camp. Our training was quite intensive before we got here.
Ika Wonda
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
Good News for the Future of Girls’ Football Development
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 also 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.
Teddy Tjahjono, Program Director, MilkLife Soccer Challenge
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
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
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 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.
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.
MilkLife Strikers Girls U-12 Squad
- Calista A. Mauizah – Goalkeeper | SD Djama’atul Ichwan, Solo
- Shafira Althafunnisa Azzahra – Goalkeeper | SDN 2 Panggang, Jepara
- Adiba Sanas Primayuga – Defender | SDN 002 Samarinda Kota
- Andien Haifa Syakira – Defender | SDN Cinta Kasih Tzu Chi, West Jakarta
- Bilqis Nur Hidayah – Defender | SDN Klampis Ngasem 1, Surabaya
- Adelice Maureen Hanum F – Midfielder | SDN Lowokwaru 3, Malang
- Angelina Putri S Mongan – Midfielder | SDN Kunciran 4, Tangerang
- Keyla Azzahra Putri – Midfielder | SDN Sumberjaya 02, 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 | SD Muhammadiyah Karangploso, Bantul
- Ika Wonda – Striker | SD Kristen Manahan, Surakarta
Source: Bola.com (translated from Indonesian)
November 1st, 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 it 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 (translated from Indonesian)
Article Link: https://www.antaranews.com/berita/5825191/wakil-indonesia-awali-singa-cup-2026-dengan-kemenangan-61
November 1st, 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.
Young Indonesian player Ika Wonda shone on the international stage. Her three goals led MilkLife Strikers to a 6-1 win over Lion City Sailors in their first match of Singa Cup 2026 in Singapore.
The Girls U12 match took place at The Rainforest Hub, West Coast, Singapore, on Sunday, 1 November 2026. The win is important capital for MilkLife Strikers as they compete in the international early-age football tournament.
Ika Wonda, a pupil at SD Kristen Manahan Surakarta primary school, was one of the most outstanding players in the match. The young forward scored three goals, a hat-trick, and helped her team secure its first three points.
MilkLife Strikers showed attacking play from the start of the match. The opening goal came in the third minute through Locita Waranggani, who put her team 1-0 up.
MilkLife Strikers’ lead grew five minutes later. Keyla Azzahra Putri got her name on the scoresheet with a header that made it 2-0.
MilkLife Strikers’ constant pressure made it hard for Lion City Sailors’ defence to build play. In the ninth minute, Nadia Shakila Azzahra converted a penalty to extend the lead to 3-0.
Ika Wonda then grabbed the attention with two goals in quick succession in the 10th minute. The two goals put MilkLife Strikers further ahead at 5-0.
In the second half, Lion City Sailors tried to reduce the deficit. Their effort paid off when Hana Raiqa scored in the 23rd minute to make it 5-1.
Despite conceding, MilkLife Strikers kept their lead. Jacksen F. Tiago’s team kept up the intensity of their play until they scored again.
Ika Wonda completed her hat-trick in the last three minutes of the match. Her third goal ensured MilkLife Strikers closed their first match with a convincing 6-1 win.
Jacksen F. Tiago, coach of MilkLife Kickers, praised his players’ performance. He said effectiveness in using chances was one of the important factors that decided the result.
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
Jacksen also said the players were able to cope with the pressure and nerves of the first match, especially as they had to face one of Singapore’s strong teams.
Beyond the result, Jacksen praised the cohesion of the MilkLife Strikers squad. He said the players, who come from different team backgrounds, had worked together well from preparation through to the match.
Meanwhile, Ika Wonda said she was proud to help the team win and to score three goals in the opening match of Singa Cup 2026.
She said the success owed much to the hard work of all the players during the training camp before leaving for Singapore. Intensive preparation was an important foundation for competing at an international tournament.
Of course I am happy we could win today. It is thanks to the hard work of all the players, who trained diligently throughout the training camp. 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.
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.
Teddy said the international tournament gives the players the chance to gain experience and playing time against opponents from other countries. The competition is also a benchmark for the progress of the development work carried out through the MilkLife Soccer Challenge.
The chance to face teams from other countries is important in helping players recognise the quality of play at a more competitive level.
Teddy Tjahjono
Singa Cup is an age-group football tournament held in Singapore since 2011. The 2026 edition has 136 teams from 13 countries.
MilkLife Strikers, sent by Bakti Olahraga Djarum Foundation together with MilkLife, are playing in the Girls U12 category. The squad is made up of players selected from the MilkLife Soccer Challenge All-Stars 2025/2026 programme.
The Girls U12 category of Singa Cup 2026 has four teams playing a round-robin league from 1 to 3 November 2026. The top two teams in the table will go through to the final, while the other two will play for third place.
Thanks to the 6-1 win over Lion City Sailors, MilkLife Strikers have three points and are in contention at the top of the Group A table with Selangor FC Academy A, who also won. In their next match, MilkLife Strikers are scheduled to face Nepal’s representative, Rato Bangala School, on Monday, 2 November 2026, at the same ground.
Source: RMOL Jateng (translated from Indonesian)
Article Link: https://www.rmoljawatengah.id/pemain-asal-solo-borong-tiga-gol-milklife-strikers-menang-6-1-di-singa-cup-2026
November 1st, 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.
<strong>Singapore:</strong> MilkLife Strikers began their Singa Cup 2026 campaign with a brilliant result. The Indonesian U-12 girls’ team beat host representatives Lion City Sailors 6-1 in the opening Group A match 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 came under pressure from Lion City Sailors, who applied a high-pressing strategy from the start of the match. But Jacksen F. Tiago’s squad responded calmly with short passing to control the tempo.
The strategy paid off in the third minute. Locita Waranggani broke through the opposing defence and put MilkLife Strikers 1-0 up.
Five minutes later, Keyla Azzahra Putri doubled the lead with a header. MilkLife Strikers pulled further ahead after Nadia Shakila Azzahra converted a penalty in the ninth minute.
Ika Wonda then stole the show by scoring two goals within one minute. The two goals put MilkLife Strikers 5-0 up at the end of the first half.
In the second half, Lion City Sailors pulled one back through Hana Raiqa in the 23rd minute. But Ika got on the scoresheet again near the end of the match to complete her hat-trick. MilkLife Strikers sealed a 6-1 win.
Jacksen F. Tiago Praises His Players’ Effectiveness
MilkLife Strikers coach Jacksen F. Tiago said his players’ ability to make the most of their chances was one of the main factors in the win. He also praised the mentality of the players, who were able to cope with the pressure in their first match at 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. The opposing team pressed high, and from there we managed to exploit the space behind their back line.
Jacksen F. Tiago
Jacksen said he was happy the players were not daunted by Lion City Sailors. He said the experience of playing in Singapore is a valuable opportunity for the young players to develop their abilities.
Beyond the technical side, Jacksen also highlighted the cohesion of the squad, whose players come from various regions and different team backgrounds. He said preparation before departure also focused on building chemistry between the players.
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
Ika Wonda Happy to Carry Out the Coach’s Instructions
Ika Wonda could not hide her delight after helping MilkLife Strikers win their first match. She said her three goals were the result of the hard work of all the players during the training camp.
Of course I am happy we could win today. It is thanks to the hard work of all the players, who trained diligently throughout the training camp. Our training was quite intensive before we got here.
Ika Wonda
The player from Surakarta also said her hat-trick owed much to Jacksen’s special instructions. The coach reminded her to carry out a forward’s main task, scoring goals.
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
Singa Cup a Measure of Girls’ Football Development
Teddy Tjahjono, representing Bakti Olahraga Djarum Foundation and Program Director of the MilkLife Soccer Challenge, welcomed MilkLife Strikers’ win. He said taking part in Singa Cup is part of an effort to broaden the match experience of girls’ football players from an early age.
Teddy explained that MilkLife Strikers are made up of players selected from the MilkLife Soccer Challenge All-Stars. They get the chance to face opponents from various countries in a more competitive competition.
Besides adding playing time, Singa Cup is also a benchmark for seeing the progress of the development work carried out so far through the MilkLife Soccer Challenge.
Singa Cup is an early-age football tournament held in Singapore since 2011. The 2026 edition has 136 teams from 13 countries.
MilkLife Strikers are taking part in the Girls U-12 category. The competition has four teams 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 the table with Selangor FC Academy A, who also won their first match.
MilkLife Strikers are next scheduled to face Nepal’s representative, Rato Bangala School, on Monday, 2 November 2026, at The Rainforest Hub. The result of that match will be important in the race for the top two places in Group A.
Source: Medcom.id (translated from Indonesian)
November 1st, 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).
Singapore, HARIANBANGSA.net – 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 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.
Of course I am happy we could win today. It is thanks to the hard work of all the players, who trained diligently throughout the training camp. Our training was quite intensive before we got here. Today I also scored a hat-trick, which 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 forward
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.
Teddy Tjahjono, Program Director, MilkLife Soccer Challenge
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. “Besides that, we also see this as 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 added.
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 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.
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: Harian Bangsa (translated from Indonesian)
Article Link: https://harianbangsa.net/milklife-strikers-awali-singa-cup-2026-dengan-kemenangan-meyakinkan
November 1st, 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 coach Jacksen F. Tiago said effectiveness in using chances was one of the main factors in his players’ win.
TRIBUNNEWS.COM – Before their opponents could catch their breath, their net had already bulged three times.
Ika Wonda was the star of the win for Indonesia’s girls’ team, MilkLife Strikers, scoring a hat-trick in a 6-1 thrashing of host representatives Lion City Sailors in the opening match of Singa Cup 2026 at The Rainforest Hub, West Coast, Singapore, on Sunday (1 November 2026).
Ika’s impressive display was one of the most interesting stories on the first day of the early-age football tournament.
The forward from SD Kristen Manahan, Surakarta, showed her sharpness in front of goal and helped her team start the competition with three points.
But the big win was not just the result of one player’s sharpness.
MilkLife Strikers showed effective collective play, especially in exploiting gaps in the defence of opponents who pressed high from the start of the match.
The Indonesian team did not rush to match Lion City Sailors’ fast game. Ika Wonda and her team-mates chose to control the tempo with combinations of short passes before finding gaps to attack.
The strategy paid off straight away in the third minute. Locita Waranggani broke through the opposing defence and gave MilkLife Strikers the lead.
The goal began to unsettle Lion City Sailors. In the eighth minute, Keyla Azzahra Putri doubled the lead with a header.
A minute later, Nadia Shakila Azzahra converted a penalty to make it 3-0.
Ika Wonda then took centre stage. The young forward scored two more goals within one minute in the 10th minute, putting MilkLife Strikers 5-0 up at half-time.
In the second half, Lion City Sailors pulled one back through Hana Raiqa in the 23rd minute. But their attempt to fight back did little to change the situation.
Ika got her name on the scoresheet again in the last three minutes of the match. Her third goal sealed the 6-1 win and completed her hat-trick in the opening match.
Jacksen F. Tiago Praises His Players’ Effectiveness
MilkLife Strikers coach Jacksen F. Tiago said effectiveness in using chances was one of the main factors in his players’ win.
Source: Tribunnews.com (translated from Indonesian)
November 1st, 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, MettaNEWS – MilkLife Strikers began their campaign at the early-age football tournament Singa Cup 2026 with a brilliant result. Facing host representatives Lion City Sailors, MilkLife Strikers won 6-1 in the match 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 MilkLife Strikers’ win after scoring three goals, a hat-trick. The positive result is also important capital for the team in the Girls U12 competition.
MilkLife Strikers did not go on the attack straight away. Ika Wonda and her team-mates first read the playing pattern of Lion City Sailors, who applied a high-pressing strategy from the start of the match.
But they handled the pressure well. MilkLife Strikers played calmly and relied on combinations of short passes to control the match.
The deadlock was finally broken in the third minute. Locita Waranggani got past the opposing defenders and put MilkLife Strikers 1-0 up.
The goal disrupted Lion City Sailors’ concentration. MilkLife Strikers then doubled their lead with a header from Keyla Azzahra Putri in the eighth minute.
A minute later, MilkLife Strikers were awarded a penalty, which Nadia Shakila Azzahra converted perfectly. The lead grew after Ika Wonda scored two more goals in the 10th minute.
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.
Even so, MilkLife Strikers kept control of the game. Ika Wonda finally completed her impressive display by scoring her third goal with three minutes of the match left.
The goal sealed MilkLife Strikers’ win with a final score of 6-1.
Jacksen Praises Players’ Mentality and Effectiveness
Jacksen F. Tiago, coach of MilkLife Kickers, praised his players’ performance. He said effectiveness in using chances was one of the main factors in the team’s win.
Jacksen also said the players were able to cope with the pressure, even though they had to face 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.
Jacksen F. Tiago
He said he was happy to see the players overcome their nerves in the first match, especially as the win came against opponents with quite a good quality of play.
Beyond the technical side, Jacksen also highlighted the team cohesion built during the preparation period. He said the players, who come from various regions and different team backgrounds, had built good chemistry.
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
Ika Wonda Happy to Score a Hat-trick
Meanwhile, Ika Wonda said she was happy to start Singa Cup 2026 with a win and three goals.
The player from Surakarta said the positive result was the fruit of the hard work of all the players during the training camp.
Of course I am happy we could win today. It is thanks to the hard work of all the players, who trained diligently throughout the training camp. Our training was quite intensive before we got here.
Ika Wonda
She also said her hat-trick owed much to Jacksen F. Tiago’s special instructions. As a forward, her task was to turn every chance into a goal.
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
A Benchmark for Girls’ Football Development
Teddy Tjahjono, representing Bakti Olahraga Djarum Foundation and Program Director of the MilkLife Soccer Challenge, said the win in the first match was positive news for the development of early-age girls’ football.
He said MilkLife Strikers’ participation in Singa Cup 2026 is part of an effort to give the best players of the MilkLife Soccer Challenge All-Stars more competitive match experience.
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.
Teddy Tjahjono, Program Director, MilkLife Soccer Challenge
He added that the international tournament is also an opportunity to measure the results of the development work carried out over the past few years.
By facing teams from various countries, the players are expected to gain more experience and playing time to improve their abilities.
Singa Cup is an early-age football tournament held in Singapore since 2011. The 2026 edition has 136 teams from 13 countries.
Bakti Olahraga Djarum Foundation and MilkLife sent MilkLife Strikers to compete in the Girls U12 category. The squad is made up of players selected from the MilkLife Soccer Challenge All-Stars.
The Girls U12 category of Singa Cup 2026 has four teams playing a round-robin league from 1 to 3 November 2026. The top two teams in the table 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 the table with Selangor FC Academy A, who also have three points.
In their next match, on Monday (2 November 2026), MilkLife Strikers are scheduled to face Nepal’s representative, Rato Bangala School, at the same venue.
The result of that match will be a chance for MilkLife Strikers to keep alive their hopes of reaching the Singa Cup 2026 final.
Source: Mettanews.id (translated from Indonesian)
Article Link: https://mettanews.id/buka-singa-cup-2026-dengan-kemenangan-6-1-striker-asal-solo-cetak-hat-trick/
November 1st, 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.
RADARSOLO.COM – MilkLife Strikers, Indonesia’s representatives at Singa Cup 2026, began their campaign with a convincing win at The Rainforest Hub, West Coast, Singapore, on Sunday (1 November 2026).
MilkLife Strikers beat host representatives Lion City Sailors convincingly, 6-1.
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
Source: Radar Solo (translated from Indonesian)
