June 29th, 2026 | Broadcast
The 34 best women’s footballers will be split into two teams to represent Indonesia at SingaCup 2026 in Singapore, after All-Stars Kudus retained the MilkLife Soccer Challenge All-Stars 2026 title.
Liputan6.com, Jakarta – All-Stars Kudus again showed their dominance at the MilkLife Soccer Challenge (MLSC) All-Stars 2026. The host team successfully defended their title after beating All-Stars Jakarta 4-3 on penalties, following a goalless draw in the final at Supersoccer Arena in Kudus on 28 June 2026. The highlight was the selection of the 34 best women’s footballers to play for Indonesia at SingaCup 2026 in Singapore.
The early-age girls’ football championship, initiated by Bakti Olahraga Djarum Foundation and MilkLife, ran from 23 to 28 June 2026 and brought together the best players chosen from the host cities across the season.
Third place went to All-Stars Surabaya, who beat All-Stars Yogyakarta 1-0.
Kudus’ retention of the trophy was a fitting end to a competition seen as showing a rise in the quality of early-age girls’ football in Indonesia. Tight competition from the group stage to the final reflected the increasingly even ability of young players from different regions.
The blueprint towards the 2035 Women’s World Cup has begun
PSSI Chairman Erick Thohir praised the staging of the MilkLife Soccer Challenge as an important part of national women’s football development. According to him, early-age competition is the foundation for achieving Indonesia’s big target of playing at the 2035 Women’s World Cup.
PSSI has prepared a 10-year blueprint towards the 2035 Women’s World Cup. Now we are no longer only talking about plans, but moving with concrete action through programmes and competitions like the MilkLife Soccer Challenge. This progress can only be achieved through collaboration between government, private sector, communities, schools and parents. The MilkLife Soccer Challenge has become a real example of that collaboration.
Erick Thohir
He said the development of women’s football cannot be done by one party alone, but needs the synergy of many elements so that development runs sustainably.
34 best players ready to do Indonesia proud at SingaCup 2026
Beyond the national level, MilkLife Soccer Challenge again opened the chance for the best players to experience the atmosphere of international competition.
A total of 34 players, chosen by the talent-scouting team, will be divided into two teams and sent to SingaCup 2026, which runs from 31 October to 7 November.
The prestigious tournament in Asia is an important stage for sharpening skills and gaining match experience against young talents from many countries.
MLSC All-Stars does not stop at the national round. We formed two teams filled with the best players selected by the talent-scouting team to compete in SingaCup 2026. Through the competition, the athletes are expected to accelerate their abilities, improve their mentality and gain more flying time at the international level. The experience aims to form more mature talent as part of the regeneration of the Indonesian Women’s National Team.
Teddy Tjahjono, Program Director, MilkLife Soccer Challenge
Head Coach of MilkLife Soccer Challenge, Jacksen F. Tiago, said the player-selection process is not based only on individual technical ability. According to him, playing intelligence, or football intelligence, is one of the main indicators in choosing the players for SingaCup 2026.
He said the primary-school-age players at MLSC All-Stars have already shown a good understanding of the game, from reading situations and adapting to changes in strategy to making quick decisions on the pitch.
We are looking for players with potential in terms of football intelligence. They must be able to adapt quickly to changes in the pattern of play, play effectively, control the tempo and be dynamic. Perhaps those assessment criteria are quite complicated for primary-school-age players, but from the MilkLife Soccer Challenge they were able to show it. Seeing their performance on the pitch, we are optimistic about building a team that is competitive, attractive and able to compete with other countries.
Jacksen F. Tiago
Expanded next season
With the end of MilkLife Soccer Challenge All-Stars 2026, early-age women’s football development does not stop. The next step is to take Indonesia’s best players to test their abilities at the international level through SingaCup 2026, while strengthening the regeneration of the future Indonesian Women’s National Team.
Seeing this progress, the organisers decided to widen the competition’s reach next season by adding three new host regions: Jayapura, Garut, and Jakarta, which will be divided into two regions, East Jakarta and North Jakarta.
Source: Liputan6 Sport
Article Link: https://sport.liputan6.com/olympic/read/8083543/34-pesepak-bola-putri-terbaik-terpilih-wakili-indonesia-di-singacup-2026
June 29th, 2026 | Broadcast
A number of the best players from the MilkLife Soccer Challenge (MLSC) All-Stars 2026 are confirmed to compete at SingaCup 2026 in Singapore, the first international stage for these young Indonesian female footballers.
Media Kampung – A number of the best players from the MilkLife Soccer Challenge (MLSC) All-Stars 2026 competition are confirmed to compete at SingaCup 2026 in Singapore. The tournament, in the U12 and U14 categories, will be the first international stage for the young Indonesian female footballers to sharpen their skills and confidence.
MilkLife Soccer Challenge Program Director Teddy Tjahjono said the quality of the players this time rose significantly. In his view, this rapid development is valuable capital when meeting teams from other countries.
So that when they play international teams, their confidence is good. This is important for the players’ technical and mental development.
Teddy Tjahjono, in Jakarta, Sunday (28/6)
The selected players are the result of talent scouting by coaches Timo Scheunemann and Jacksen F Tiago. Jacksen, who is also Talent Scouting for MLSC All-Stars 2026, highlighted the performance of Sabrina Dwi Ristiyana of All-Stars Kudus, who was named best player.
She has the potential to make difficult decisions under pressure. Her error rate was very low from the first day to the last. Her story is perfect because the last penalty for Kudus was at her feet.
Jacksen F Tiago
Sabrina said she was happy to be selected and will be taking part in her first international championship.
Of course I’m happy to be selected for SingaCup. This is my first time going abroad. My target is to make my parents happy.
Sabrina Dwi Ristiyana, who idolises Cristiano Ronaldo
At the MLSC All-Stars 2026, All-Stars Kudus emerged as champions after winning a penalty shoot-out, also claiming back-to-back titles. All-Stars Jakarta finished second, while All-Stars Surabaya beat All-Stars Yogyakarta 1-0 to take third place. The only goal was scored by Agnia Nurul Fadhila Rohman.
Besides Sabrina’s best player title, the best goalkeeper award went to Syafira Azzahra of All-Stars Surabaya. Six players were recorded as top scorers, each with four goals.
Players who will compete at SingaCup 2026
Strikers U-12 squad (coach Jacksen F. Tiago)
- Adelice Maureen Hanum Faisal – Malang
- Emily Zitara – Surabaya
- Danisa Anindya Nuha Zahira – Yogyakarta
- Hafiza Khaira Lubna Lista – Kudus
- Keyla Azzahra Putri – Tangerang
- Locita Waranggani Olah Nismara – Surabaya
- Kanaya Izzati Lathifa – Semarang
- Shafira Althafunnisa Azzahra – Solo
- Andien Haifa Syakira – Jakarta
- Sabrina Dwi Ristiyana – Kudus
- Jesshica – Surabaya
- Ika Wonda – Solo
- Bilqis Nur Hidayah – Surabaya
- Adiba Sanas Primayuga – Samarinda
- Angelina P.S Mongan – Tangerang
- Nadia Shakila Azzahra – Yogyakarta
Kickers U-14 squad (coach Timo Scheunemann)
- Giada Soebianto – Kudus
- Rara Zenita Fatin – Kudus
- Garneta Falentina Imelda – Malang
- Anisa Tri Sholica – Jakarta
- Rere Zenita Farza – Kudus
- Ananda Nindy Dwi Berlian – Malang
- Askana Sakhi Falihah – Solo
- Alisa Makaila Fakhira – Bekasi
- Albianca Raula – Jakarta
- Euis Siti Farhatus Sa’adah – Jakarta
- Janeeta Alodya – Semarang
- Riyanti Saffana Suryani – Bandung
- Alika Nayla Putri Jabbar – Surabaya
- Helga Cahya Yudi Sadira – Jakarta
- Renanthera Aluna Addya P. – Kudus
- Syafira Azzahra – Surabaya
- Queisha Sava Azzalfa – Kudus
- Yumna Naziya Fina – Semarang
Jacksen F Tiago is optimistic his charges can perform at their best at SingaCup.
Extremely optimistic, in fact I think we have very big hopes.
Jacksen F Tiago
Source: Media Kampung
June 29th, 2026 | Broadcast
The MilkLife Soccer Challenge All-Stars 2026 is over, and three schoolgirls from Greater Malang have been selected as the “embryo” of a future women’s national team at SingaCup 2026 in Singapore.
By Dya Ayu | Editor: Eko Darmoko
The article opens with three summary points:
- All-Stars Kudus retained the title after beating All-Stars Jakarta in the final, 0-0 (4-3) on penalties.
- All-Stars Malang, made up of girls from Malang City, Malang Regency and Batu City, went out in the quarter-finals after a 0-4 loss to Jakarta.
- Three All-Stars Malang players caught the eye of the talent-scouting team of Jacksen F Tiago and Timo Scheunemann.
SURYAMALANG.COM, KUDUS – The whole run of the MilkLife Soccer Challenge (MLSC) All-Stars 2026, a girls’ grassroots football tournament, at Supersoccer Arena in Kudus, Central Java, from 23 to 28 June 2026, has finished.
All-Stars Kudus retained the title by beating All-Stars Jakarta in the final, 0-0 (4-3) on penalties, on Sunday (28/6/2026).
All-Stars Malang’s run, made up of girls from Malang City, Malang Regency and Batu City, ended in the quarter-finals after a 0-4 defeat to Jakarta.
Despite that loss, of the 16 Malang players who went to Kudus, three caught the attention of the talent-scouting team of Jacksen F Tiago and Timo Scheunemann. They are Adelice Maureen Hanum Faisal of SDN Lowokwaru 3 Malang, Garneta Falentina Imelda of SDN 1 Tumpakrejo, Malang Regency, and Ananda Nindy Dwi Berlian of SDN Lowokwaru 4 Malang.
All three were chosen as players projected to represent Indonesia at SingaCup 2026 in Singapore. SingaCup 2026 is a youth football tournament in Asia held in Singapore from 31 October to 7 November 2026.
The three Malang players will join a team with selected players from the other cities that took part in MLSC 2026, making the event the seed of future women’s national team players.
Also read: Fierce East Java derby, All-Stars Malang lose 0-2 to Surabaya at the MilkLife Soccer Challenge 2026
PSSI Chairman Erick Thohir said the MLSC is not just a competition but a concrete step towards building a more inclusive and successful future for women’s football.
PSSI has prepared a 10-year blueprint towards the 2035 Women’s World Cup.
Erick Thohir
Now we are no longer just talking about plans, but have moved with concrete action through programmes and competitions like the MilkLife Soccer Challenge.
Erick Thohir
This progress can only be achieved through collaboration between the government, the private sector, communities, schools and parents.
Erick Thohir
The MilkLife Soccer Challenge has become a real example of that collaboration.
Erick Thohir, Sunday (28/6/2026)
All-Stars Surabaya took third place after beating All-Stars Yogyakarta 1-0.
MilkLife Soccer Challenge Program Director Teddy Tjahjono said the fierce matches from the group stage to the final of MLSC All-Stars 2026 show that the abilities of young female footballers are becoming more even.
Source: SuryaMalang (Tribunnews)
June 29th, 2026 | Broadcast
The MilkLife Soccer Challenge All Stars 2026 coaching and talent scouting team has chosen 34 players who will be fielded at SingaCup 2026, the elite Asian championship for the 12 and 14 age groups.
KUDUS, 29 June 2026 – The 34 players are divided into two teams named MilkLife Strikers Girls U-12 and MilkLife Kickers Girls U-14. The Strikers team will have 16 players and the Kickers team 18.
According to MilkLife Soccer Challenge Head Coach Jacksen F. Tiago, the talent scouting process focused not only on individual talent but also on understanding of the game and decision making on the pitch. Although still at elementary-school level, the players were already able to play with confidence and show maturity beyond their age group. In his view, this is an important provision for building a team that can compete at international level.
We look for players with potential in terms of football intelligence. They must be able to adapt quickly to changes in the pattern of play, play effectively, manage the tempo of the game and be dynamic.
Jacksen F. Tiago, described by the article as one of the legends of the Indonesian league
The criteria may be rather complicated for elementary-school-age players, he said, but from MilkLife Soccer Challenge they were able to show it.
Seeing their performance on the pitch, we are optimistic of building a team that is competitive, attractive and able to compete with other countries.
Jacksen F. Tiago
The Singa Cup 2026 line-up (name – school – team – position):
MilkLife Strikers Girls U-12:
- Kanaya Izzati Lathifa – SD Bukit Aksara Semarang – All-Stars Semarang (goalkeeper)
- Shafira Althafunnisa Azzahra – SD Djama’atul Ichwan Surakarta – All-Stars Solo (goalkeeper)
Source: Suara Merdeka Wawasan (Didik Saptiyono; translated from Indonesian. The copy available to us breaks off after the first two line-up entries; see the original page for the full list)
June 29th, 2026 | Broadcast
All-Stars Kudus retained the MilkLife Soccer Challenge All-Stars 2026 title and the best talents advance to SingaCup 2026.
REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, KUDUS — The series of girls’ football championships initiated by BODF and MilkLife, titled MilkLife Soccer Challenge All-Stars 2026, has been successfully held. Held at Supersoccer Arena in Kudus, Central Java, from 23 to 28 June, All-Stars Kudus kept their champions’ title after a fierce final against All-Stars Jakarta, ending 0-0 (4-3) on penalties. All-Stars Surabaya took third place after beating All-Stars Yogyakarta 1-0.
PSSI Chairman Erick Thohir thanked everyone who made the MilkLife Soccer Challenge possible as a platform for developing girls’ football in Indonesia. In his view, the tournament is not just a competition but a concrete step towards building a more inclusive and successful future for women’s football.
PSSI has prepared a 10-year blueprint towards the 2035 Women’s World Cup. Now we are no longer just talking about plans, but have moved with concrete action through programmes and competitions like the MilkLife Soccer Challenge. This progress can only be achieved through collaboration between the government, the private sector, communities, schools and parents. The MilkLife Soccer Challenge has become a real example of that collaboration.
Erick Thohir
MilkLife Soccer Challenge Program Director Teddy Tjahjono said the fierce matches from the group stage to the final of the MilkLife Soccer Challenge (MLSC) All-Stars 2026 show that the abilities of young female footballers are becoming more even. This stems from efforts to keep growing Indonesia’s women’s football ecosystem through a tiered, continuous tournament structure. To screen even more girls’ football talent nationwide, next season the MilkLife Soccer Challenge will expand with new host cities: Jayapura, Garut, and Jakarta split into two regions (East Jakarta and North Jakarta).
This season we saw very positive development, shown by matches that were more competitive from the group stage to the final, with the quality of play, spirit and mentality of the players improving and the abilities of participants becoming more balanced. At the same time, support from parents, schools and relevant stakeholders is also growing. Many players now train regularly at football schools because they want to pursue football more seriously. That gives us the confidence to widen the reach of our development by adding three host cities starting next season.
Teddy Tjahjono
As part of continuing development, Bakti Olahraga Djarum Foundation and MilkLife again give young athletes the chance to experience the atmosphere of international competition. After successfully sending two teams to the JSSL Singapore 7’s 2025, where they were runners-up, this year the 34 best MilkLife Soccer Challenge All-Stars 2026 players are being flown to SingaCup 2026, held from 31 October to 7 November. The event is one of Asia’s prestigious football tournaments, involving young talents from various countries, including several representatives of football academies in Indonesia.
MLSC All-Stars does not stop at the national round. We formed two teams filled with the best players identified by the talent-scouting team to compete at SingaCup 2026. Through the competition, the athletes are expected to accelerate their abilities, improve their mentality and add to their international experience. The experience aims to form more mature talents as part of the regeneration of Indonesia’s women’s national team.
Teddy Tjahjono
MilkLife Soccer Challenge Head Coach Jacksen F Tiago said the talent scouting focuses not only on individual talent but also on understanding of the game and decision-making on the pitch. Although still at primary-school level, the players were able to play with confidence and show maturity beyond their age group. In his view, this is an important foundation for building a team to compete at the international level.
We are looking for players with potential in football intelligence. They must be able to adapt quickly to changes in the pattern of play, play effectively, be able to control the tempo of the game and be dynamic. The assessment criteria may be quite complex for primary school-age players, but through the MilkLife Soccer Challenge they were able to show it. Seeing their performance on the pitch, we are optimistic about building a team that is competitive, attractive and able to compete with other countries.
Jacksen
Business Unit Head Dairy at PT Global Dairi Alami, Didiet Fadriana Abdulkadir, praised the fighting spirit of all participants in the MilkLife Soccer Challenge All-Stars 2026, who showed their best football from the first day of the competition. For him, every match was not just a competition but real proof that investment in grassroots girls’ football development is now starting to pay off.
Their technique is getting more mature, their match mentality is getting tougher, and their sportsmanship deserves emulation,
he said enthusiastically. He sent a heartfelt message to the champions and the selected players who will represent Indonesia at SingaCup 2026: “Congratulations to the winning team and the best players! You have shown extraordinary fight since the first day of the competition. Keep training, never stop dreaming, and always carry the #BeraniCetakGol spirit wherever you go.”
Source: Republika
Article Link: https://news.republika.co.id/berita/thduvk456/mlsc-2026-allstars-kudus-pertahankan-gelar-talenta-terbaik-melaju-singacup-2026
June 29th, 2026 | Broadcast
“For sure I am happy, joyful, all mixed up, and I did not expect to be chosen for Singapore. I did not expect to be coached directly by Coach Jacksen either.”
KUDUS, 29 June 2026 – That innocent sentence, full of happiness, came from the heart of a 12-year-old young footballer, Adiba Sanas Primayuga.
Her team, All Stars Samarinda, came as newcomers, but she has already broken into the elite MilkLife Soccer Challenge U-12 team being prepared for SingaCup 2026.
Similar happiness was felt by Euis Siti Farhatus Sa’adah when her name was called in the announcement of the players chosen for the U-14 squad at Singa Cup 2026.
I really did not expect it, thank God. I thought I would not be picked, but it turned out my name was called by Coach Timo. I will fight as hard as I can to become champion.
Euis Siti Farhatus Sa’adah
As part of the continuing development of the MilkLife Soccer Challenge programme, the Bakti Olahraga Djarum Foundation and MilkLife again give young athletes the chance to experience the atmosphere of competition at international level. After successfully sending two teams to JSSL Singapore 7’s 2025, where they finished runners-up, this year 34 of the best MilkLife Soccer Challenge All-Stars 2026 players are being flown to SingaCup 2026, held from 31 October to 7 November.
The event is one of Asia’s prestigious football tournaments, involving young talents from various countries, including several representatives of football academies in Indonesia.
MLSC All Stars does not stop at the national round. We formed two teams filled with the best players, based on the talent scouting team’s monitoring, to compete at Singa Cup 2026.
Teddy Tjahjono, Program Director of MilkLife Soccer Challenge, after the final
Through the competition, Teddy continued, the athletes are expected to accelerate their ability, improve their mentality and gain more experience at international level.
That experience aims to form more mature talent as part of the regeneration of the Indonesian Women’s National Team.
Teddy Tjahjono
Source: Suara Merdeka Wawasan (Didik Saptiyono; translated from Indonesian)
June 29th, 2026 | Broadcast
All-Stars Kudus retained the MilkLife Soccer Challenge All-Stars 2026 title after beating All-Stars Jakarta 4-3 on penalties, and the 34 selected talents will now head to SingaCup 2026 in Singapore.
KUDUS, iNewsPantura.id – All-Stars Kudus successfully defended the MilkLife Soccer Challenge (MLSC) All-Stars 2026 title after beating All-Stars Jakarta 4-3 on penalties following a goalless draw in the final at Supersoccer Arena, Kudus, on Sunday (28/6).
All-Stars Surabaya meanwhile again took third place after beating All-Stars Yogyakarta 1-0.
The final brought together the two best teams, All-Stars Kudus and All-Stars Jakarta, in a match that was fierce from the first minute. Both sides played with discipline in an open game and created chances for each other.
All-Stars Kudus had a golden chance from a free kick by Renanthera Aluna Addya Putri in the ninth minute, but Jakarta goalkeeper Erza Khalifa Sakhi was able to secure it. Jakarta also had a chance from a free kick by Albianca Raula, but the ball sailed over the bar.
In the second half the tempo rose. Kudus were more aggressive with high pressing, while Jakarta relied on direct attacks from outside the penalty area. But by the end of normal time neither side had broken the deadlock, so the match went to penalties. In the shoot-out All-Stars Kudus were calmer and sealed a 4-3 win to defend the MLSC All-Stars title.
All-Stars Kudus goalkeeper Queisha Sava Azzalfa said the penalty practice done before the final was the key to her team’s success.
We had prepared for penalties in training. I’m grateful I could save two of the opposition’s kicks and help the team become champions.
Queisha Sava Azzalfa
All-Stars Kudus coach Yayat Hidayat said the team’s success came from careful preparation, including a training centre that strengthened cohesion among the players. In his view, the MilkLife Soccer Challenge is an important platform for finding Indonesia’s young female footballers.
On the other side, All-Stars Jakarta coach Arifin still praised his players’ efforts despite having to settle for runners-up.
We indeed didn’t prepare a penalty scenario. But I’m still proud because the players gave their best all the way to the final.
Arifin
In the third-place match, All-Stars Surabaya beat All-Stars Yogyakarta by a narrow 1-0. The only goal was scored by Agnia Nurul Fadhila Rohman in the 23rd minute, after she took advantage of a long ball in front of goal. The lead held to the end and put Surabaya in third place again, the same as last season. Surabaya coach Sai Dong said his team’s success was the fruit of the players’ mental development throughout the tournament.
What I’m most grateful for is the children’s development. They keep progressing well. A tournament like this is very important for the advancement of Indonesian women’s football.
Sai Dong
The chance to play at SingaCup 2026 was welcomed enthusiastically by the selected players. U-12 All-Stars Samarinda captain Adiba Sanas Primayuga said she had not expected to make the squad that will represent Indonesia in Singapore.
I’m very happy to have been selected. This was my first MilkLife Soccer Challenge and now I get a chance to play at the international level. We are optimistic we can achieve the best result.
Adiba Sanas Primayuga
U-14 player Euis Siti Farhatus Sa’adah said much the same, saying she was grateful her name was on the list of players going to Singapore.
I didn’t expect to be selected. I will fight as hard as I can to bring home an achievement.
Euis Siti Farhatus Sa’adah
Editor: Eddie Prayitno
Source: iNews Pantura
June 29th, 2026 | Broadcast
This tournament is not just a competition but a concrete step towards building a more inclusive and successful future for women’s football.
By Tribun Solo Advertorial | Editor: Rifatun Nadhiroh
TRIBUNSOLO.COM, KUDUS – The series of girls’ football championships initiated by Bakti Olahraga Djarum Foundation and MilkLife, titled MilkLife Soccer Challenge All-Stars 2026, has been successfully held.
Held at Supersoccer Arena in Kudus, Central Java, from 23 to 28 June, All-Stars Kudus kept their champions’ title after a fierce final against All-Stars Jakarta, ending 0-0 (4-3) on penalties. All-Stars Surabaya took third place after beating All-Stars Yogyakarta 1-0.
PSSI Chairman Erick Thohir thanked everyone who made the MilkLife Soccer Challenge possible as a platform for developing girls’ football in Indonesia. In his view, the tournament is not just a competition but a concrete step towards building a more inclusive and successful future for women’s football.
Also read: The story of Joice: the Milklife Soccer tournament firms up the resolve of a Solo schoolgirl to become a footballer!
PSSI has prepared a 10-year blueprint towards the 2035 Women’s World Cup. Now we are no longer just talking about plans, but have moved with concrete action through programmes and competitions like the MilkLife Soccer Challenge. This progress can only be achieved through collaboration between the government, the private sector, communities, schools and parents. The MilkLife Soccer Challenge has become a real example of that collaboration.
Erick Thohir
MilkLife Soccer Challenge Program Director Teddy Tjahjono said the fierce matches from the group stage to the final of the MilkLife Soccer Challenge (MLSC) All-Stars 2026 show that the abilities of young female footballers are becoming more even. This stems from efforts to keep growing Indonesia’s women’s football ecosystem through a tiered, continuous tournament structure.
To screen even more girls’ football talent nationwide, next season the MilkLife Soccer Challenge will expand with new host cities: Jayapura, Garut, and Jakarta split into two regions (East Jakarta and North Jakarta).
Also read: MilkLife Soccer Challenge 2025-2026 enters Series 2! Bayan Peduli takes a role in Kalimantan
This season we saw very positive development, shown by matches that were more competitive from the group stage to the final, with the quality of play, spirit and mentality of the players improving and the abilities of participants becoming more balanced. At the same time, support from parents, schools and relevant stakeholders is also growing.
Teddy Tjahjono
Many players now train regularly at football schools because they want to pursue football more seriously. That gives us the confidence to widen the reach of our development by adding three host cities starting next season.
Teddy Tjahjono
As part of continuing development, Bakti Olahraga Djarum Foundation and MilkLife again give young athletes the chance to experience the atmosphere of international competition. After successfully sending two teams to the JSSL Singapore 7’s 2025, where they were runners-up, this year the 34 best MilkLife Soccer Challenge All-Stars 2026 players are being flown to SingaCup 2026, held from 31 October to 7 November.
The event is one of Asia’s prestigious football tournaments, involving young talents from various countries, including several representatives of football academies in Indonesia.
MLSC All-Stars does not stop at the national round. We formed two teams filled with the best players identified by the talent-scouting team to compete at SingaCup 2026. Through the competition, the athletes are expected to accelerate their abilities, improve their mentality and add to their international experience. The experience aims to form more mature talents as part of the regeneration of Indonesia’s women’s national team.
Teddy Tjahjono
Also read: MilkLife Soccer Challenge Solo Series 2 held again in Solo, a search for talented young athletes
Source: Tribun Solo
June 29th, 2026 | Broadcast
All-Stars Kudus defended the MilkLife Soccer Challenge All-Stars 2026 title after beating All-Stars Jakarta on penalties, and three All-Stars Malang players were selected for the Indonesian squad for SingaCup 2026 in Singapore.
JATIMTIMES – All-Stars Kudus successfully defended the MilkLife Soccer Challenge All-Stars 2026 title after beating All-Stars Jakarta on penalties. Behind the end of the girls’ grassroots tournament, Malang also recorded a proud achievement: three All-Stars Malang players were selected for the Indonesian squad to play at SingaCup 2026 in Singapore.
The three players are Adelice Maureen Hanum Faisal of SDN Lowokwaru 3 Malang, chosen for MilkLife Strikers Girls U-12; Laly Garneta Falentina Imelda of SDN 1 Tumpakrejo, Malang Regency, who made the MilkLife Kickers Girls U-14 squad; and Ananda Nindy Dwi Berlian of SDN Lowokwaru 4 Malang. (Editorial note: the published text names Adelice Maureen Hanum Faisal twice and gives no third name; the third Malang player is added here from other outlets’ reports of the same announcement.)
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The three were chosen on the results of the talent-scouting team’s monitoring throughout the MilkLife Soccer Challenge All-Stars 2026. The trust was given after they were judged to have quality of play, the ability to read match situations, and the potential to develop at the international level.
Garneta also took home a prestigious individual award as Top Scorer of the MilkLife Soccer Challenge All-Stars 2026. She scored four goals over the tournament and shares the title with five other players: Giada Soebianto (Kudus), Ika Wonda (Solo), Nadia Shakila Azzahra (Yogyakarta), Rara Zenita Fatin (Kudus), and Yumna Naziya Fina (Semarang).
During the All-Stars 2026, the improved quality of the participants’ play was also noted by the organisers. MilkLife Soccer Challenge Program Director Teddy Tjahjono said matches from the group stage to the final showed players’ abilities becoming more even. He said the grassroots women’s football ecosystem is starting to grow as support from schools, parents and youth football clubs increases.
This season we saw very positive development, shown by matches that were more competitive from the group stage to the final. The quality of play, spirit and mentality improved, and the abilities of participants are also more balanced.
Teddy Tjahjono
Seeing this development, the organisers plan to widen the competition’s scope next season. Besides the existing host cities, the MilkLife Soccer Challenge will add Jayapura and Garut, and split Jakarta into two regions, East Jakarta and North Jakarta.
The best players identified by the scouting team will not stop at the national competition; they will also get the chance to feel the atmosphere of international matches. The 34 selected players will be split into two teams to compete at SingaCup 2026 in Singapore from 31 October to 7 November. Teddy said the experience of facing teams from various countries is expected to speed up the development of young Indonesian players.
Through the competition, the athletes are expected to accelerate their abilities, improve their mentality and add to their international experience. The experience aims to form more mature talents as part of the regeneration of Indonesia’s women’s national team.
Teddy Tjahjono
MilkLife Soccer Challenge Head Coach Jacksen F. Tiago added that the selection looks not only at individual ability but also playing intelligence on the pitch. The players chosen are those who can read match situations, adapt quickly and make the right decisions even though still in primary school.
We are looking for players with potential in football intelligence. They must be able to adapt quickly to changes in the pattern of play, play effectively, be able to control the tempo of the game and be dynamic. Seeing their performance on the pitch, we are optimistic about building a team that is competitive, attractive and able to compete with other countries.
Jacksen F. Tiago
PSSI Chairman Erick Thohir said grassroots competitions like the MilkLife Soccer Challenge are an important part of building the foundations of Indonesian women’s football, as development cannot rely only on national-level programmes but also needs competitions that run on a continuing basis.
PSSI has prepared a 10-year blueprint towards the 2035 Women’s World Cup. Now we are no longer just talking about plans, but have moved with concrete action through programmes and competitions like the MilkLife Soccer Challenge. This progress can only be achieved through collaboration between the government, the private sector, communities, schools and parents.
Erick Thohir
From the tournament, All-Stars Kudus were champions, followed by All-Stars Jakarta as runners-up and All-Stars Surabaya in third. The best player award went to Sabrina Dwi Ristiyana of All-Star… (the article’s text breaks off here).
Source: JatimTIMES
June 29th, 2026 | Broadcast
Six All-Stars Surabaya players have qualified for Singa Cup 2026 in Singapore after impressive performances at the MLSC All-Stars 2026, and goalkeeper Syafira Azzahra was also named Best Goalkeeper.
Editor: Wiwit Purwanto
The article opens with three summary points:
- Six All-Stars Surabaya players are the largest contingent to qualify for Singa Cup 2026 in Singapore after impressive performances at MLSC All-Stars 2026.
- Goalkeeper Syafira Azzahra was also named Best Goalkeeper and is determined to step up her training to face opponents from various countries.
- All-Stars Surabaya finished the tournament in third place, while All-Stars Kudus successfully defended the title.
SURYA.CO.ID, SURABAYA – The dominance of Surabaya’s women’s footballers at the MilkLife Soccer Challenge (MLSC) All-Stars 2026 has borne fruit.
Six players qualified for Singa Cup 2026 in Singapore, the most compared with contingents from other cities in the national selection. The names of the players entitled to play at the international tournament were announced after the MLSC All-Stars 2026 final at Supersoccer Arena in Kudus on Sunday (28/6/2026).
The success is proof of the quality of women’s football development in Surabaya, and gives the young players a chance to sharpen their skills against opponents from various countries.
The six players who qualified are four from the U-12 age group, Locita Waranggani, Emily Azzahra, Bilqis Hidayah and Jesshica, and, from the U-14s, Syafira Azzahra and Alika Jabbar.
They will join the 28 other best players from the 12 cities taking part in the MilkLife Soccer Challenge All-Stars 2026 to play at Singa Cup 2026, scheduled to be held in Singapore in November.
Also read: 12 cities battle for the MLSC All-Stars 2026 throne, Surabaya brings the determination of “Suroboyo wani”
The coach is optimistic, Syafira wins Best Goalkeeper
Surabaya getting six players through matched the prediction of head coach Sai Dong. From the start he was optimistic his charges had a big chance, because they showed consistent quality throughout the tournament. In his view, the players’ individual technique and teamwork developed very well.
Their foot-to-foot play is also very good. Getting so many through is an achievement.
Sai Dong
One player who stood out was goalkeeper Syafira Azzahra. Besides being picked for Singa Cup 2026, she was named Best Goalkeeper at MLSC All-Stars 2026. Syafira said she did not expect to get the chance to play in Singapore.
I didn’t expect it.
Syafira Azzahra
During the tournament, Syafira’s performances drew the attention of Coach Timo and Jacksen F Tiago.
Also read: Thousands of primary schoolgirls enliven a girls’ football tournament in Surabaya: creating the stars of the future
During the matches I only conceded two goals.
Syafira Azzahra, the third of three children of Eko Susanto and Malika Kurniawati
Source: Tribun Surabaya (Surya)
