June 29th, 2026 | Broadcast
MilkLife Soccer Challenge (MLSC) All-Stars head coach Jacksen Tiago, together with Tino Scheunemann, officially announced the U-12 and U-14 squads who will carry the Red and White at SingaCup 2026 in Singapore in October-November.
Butolpost – New hope for Indonesian girls’ football has been lit once again. MilkLife Soccer Challenge (MLSC) All-Stars head coach Jacksen Tiago, together with Tino Scheunemann, officially announced the U-12 and U-14 squads who will carry the Red and White at SingaCup 2026 in Singapore, from October to November.
The announcement was made at the closing of MLSC All-Stars 2026 at Supersoccer Arena in Kudus on Sunday (28/6/2026), after a rigorous selection process involving the best talents from across Indonesia.
Jacksen explained that the players were chosen not just on the number of goals or eye-catching performances during the tournament, but also on long-term potential, playing intelligence and the ability to make decisions under pressure.
We chose players based on their performance during the tournament and their potential to develop in the future.
Jacksen Tiago
A total of 16 players made the U-12 squad, while 18 were chosen for the U-14 squad. They come from cities including Kudus, Jakarta, Surabaya, Malang, Solo, Semarang, Tangerang, Bandung, Bekasi, Yogyakarta, Samarinda and Banjarmasin.
One player who drew special attention was Sabrina Dwi Ristiyana of Kudus. Although she did not score in the final, Sabrina was judged to have been dominant, with a very low error rate throughout the tournament.
According to Jacksen, a player’s quality is not always measured by the number of goals, but by contribution in building play and composure under pressure.
Sabrina showed extraordinary quality. She also succeeded as the last taker in the penalty shoot-out that made Kudus champions. That is what we are looking for.
Jacksen Tiago
Taking part in SingaCup 2026 is expected to be a valuable international experience for the young players, and part of long-term development towards a future Indonesian women’s national team.
Source: Butol Post – Pikiran Rakyat
June 29th, 2026 | Broadcast
All-Stars Kudus beat All-Stars Jakarta 4-3 on penalties to retain the MilkLife Soccer Challenge All-Stars 2026 title, and 34 of the tournament’s best players are set to play at SingaCup 2026 in Singapore.
Monday, 29 June 2026 – 03:28 WIB
KUDUS – 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 normal time in the final at Supersoccer Arena, Kudus, on Sunday (28/6/2026).
The championship, held from 23 to 28 June, was the climax of a girls’ grassroots football competition initiated by Bakti Olahraga Djarum Foundation together with MilkLife. All-Stars Surabaya finished third after beating All-Stars Yogyakarta by a narrow 1-0.
PSSI Chairman Erick Thohir said the MilkLife Soccer Challenge is one of the important foundations of women’s football development in Indonesia, and that the tournament is in line with PSSI’s blueprint towards the 2035 Women’s World Cup.
What we are building is not just a competition, but an ecosystem. Progress in women’s football can only be achieved through collaboration between the government, the private sector, schools, communities and parents. The MilkLife Soccer Challenge is a real example of that collaboration.
Erick Thohir
Program Director Teddy Tjahjono said the quality of matches this season shows rapid development among young players. Competition between teams is judged to be more even, while support from schools and parents keeps growing. Given this progress, the organisers will widen the competition’s reach from next season with three new areas: Jayapura, Garut, and two regions in Jakarta, East Jakarta and North Jakarta.
The matches were much more competitive than last season. Many players now train regularly at football schools, so their quality has improved. That is why we are expanding the competition to more regions.
Teddy Tjahjono
As part of the ongoing development programme, the organisers also chose the 34 best players from talent scouting to form two teams that will play at SingaCup 2026 in Singapore from 31 October to 7 November.
MilkLife Soccer Challenge Head Coach Jacksen F. Tiago said the selection process looks not only at individual technical ability but also at playing intelligence, decision-making and players’ adaptation to changing match situations.
We are looking for players with football intelligence. They must be able to read the game, control the tempo and adapt quickly. For primary-school-age players, this kind of ability is already starting to show.
Jacksen F. Tiago
Business Unit Head Dairy at PT Global Dairi Alami, Didiet Fadriana Abdulkadir, praised the participants’ progress over the tournament. In his view, the improvement in playing technique, match mentality and sportsmanship is proof that women’s football development is starting to show positive results.
Kudus win on penalties
The final brought together the two best teams, All-Stars Kudus and All-Stars Jakarta, in a match that was tight from the first minute. Both created a number of chances, but disciplined defending kept the score at 0-0 until the end of normal time.
Kudus threatened with a free kick from Renanthera Aluna Addya Putri, while Jakarta had a chance from a set piece by Albianca Raula. Both opportunities failed to produce a goal.
In the second half the tension rose. Kudus were more aggressive with high pressing, while Jakarta relied on counter-attacks. Although both sides kept pressing, no goal came, so the winner had to be decided on penalties.
In the shoot-out, All-Stars Kudus were calmer and won 4-3 to defend their title.
Source: SINDOnews
June 29th, 2026 | Broadcast
The MilkLife Soccer Challenge All-Stars 2026 has finished, and its 34 best players are being flown to SingaCup 2026.
Jakarta – The MilkLife Soccer Challenge All-Stars 2026 is over. The 34 best players are being flown to SingaCup 2026.
The event took place at Supersoccer Arena in Kudus, Central Java, from 23 to 28 June. All-Stars Kudus kept their champions’ crown after beating All-Stars Jakarta in the final, 0-0 (4-3) on penalties.
PSSI Chairman Erick Thohir praised everyone who made the event possible as a platform for developing women’s 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.
Erick, in a press statement
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
Some individuals at the event now get the chance to appear at the international level: the 34 best Soccer Challenge All-Stars 2026 players are being flown to SingaCup 2026, which runs from 31 October to 7 November.
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.
Teddy Tjahjono, Program Director, MilkLife Soccer Challenge
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 All-Stars winners
- Champions: All-Stars Kudus
- Runners-up: All-Stars Jakarta
- Third place: All-Stars Surabaya
- Best goalkeeper: Syafira Azzahra – All-Stars Surabaya
- Best player: Sabrina Dwi Ristiyana – All-Stars Kudus
- Top scorers (4 goals each): Garneta Falentina Imelda (All-Stars Malang), Giada Soebianto (All-Stars Kudus), Ika Wonda (All-Stars Solo), Nadia Shakila Azzahra (All-Stars Yogyakarta), Rara Zenita Fatin (All-Stars Kudus), Yumna Naziya Fina (All Stars Semarang)
Source: detikSport
Article Link: https://sport.detik.com/sepakbola/liga-indonesia/d-8551453/soccer-challenge-all-stars-tuntas-talenta-terbaik-ke-singacup-2026
June 29th, 2026 | Broadcast
All-Stars Kudus beat All-Stars Jakarta 4-3 on penalties to retain the MilkLife Soccer Challenge All-Stars 2026 title, with the tournament’s best players now looking ahead to SingaCup 2026.
jpnn.com, KUDUS – All-Stars Kudus’s dominance at the MilkLife Soccer Challenge All-Stars 2026 has yet to be broken.
Playing at Supersoccer Arena in Kudus, Central Java, the hosts defended their title by beating All-Stars Jakarta 4-3 on penalties after a goalless draw through normal time, on 28 June.
The result underlines that Kudus remains the main force in grassroots girls’ football development in Indonesia. All-Stars Surabaya meanwhile again finished third after beating All-Stars Yogyakarta 1-0.
PSSI Chairman Erick Thohir said the MilkLife Soccer Challenge is not just a tournament but part of a concrete step towards building the future of Indonesian women’s football.
PSSI has prepared a ten-year blueprint towards the 2035 Women’s World Cup. Now we are no longer just talking about plans; we are moving with concrete action through programmes and competitions like the MilkLife Soccer Challenge.
Erick Thohir
He stressed that this big target can only be achieved through collaboration among many parties.
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
Source: JPNN
Article Link: https://www.jpnn.com/news/all-stars-kudus-pertahankan-gelar-pemain-terbaik-siap-berburu-prestasi-di-singacup-2026
June 29th, 2026 | Broadcast
All-Stars Kudus retained the MilkLife Soccer Challenge All-Stars 2026 title and also supplied the most players, seven, to the Indonesian squads heading to SingaCup 2026 in Singapore.
KUDUS, isknews.com – All-Stars Kudus’ success in defending the MilkLife Soccer Challenge (MLSC) All-Stars 2026 title was a sweet end to the journey of the team from the “Kretek City”. Besides taking home the champions’ trophy for the second year in a row, All-Stars Kudus also became the biggest contributor of players to the Indonesian squad that will play at SingaCup 2026 in Singapore, from 31 October to 7 November.
A total of seven All-Stars Kudus players were chosen by the talent scouting team to strengthen Indonesia at the prestigious Asian youth football tournament. They are part of the 34 best players selected throughout MilkLife Soccer Challenge All-Stars 2026 at Supersoccer Arena, Kudus.
In the MilkLife Strikers Girls U-12 category, Kudus is sending two players: Hafiza Khaira Lubna Lista of SDN Jambean 2 Pati, who plays as a defender, and Sabrina Dwi Ristiyana, also of SDN Jambean 2 Pati, who plays in the back line. Sabrina’s impressive performances throughout the tournament earned her the Best Player award at MilkLife Soccer Challenge All-Stars 2026.
In the MilkLife Kickers Girls U-14 squad, All-Stars Kudus again dominated by sending five players. They are goalkeeper Queisha Sava Azzalfa of SDUT Bumi Kartini Jepara, defender Renanthera Aluna Addya Putri, midfielders Giada Soebianto and Rere Zenita Farza, and forward Rara Zenita Fatin.
The seven players will join the best girl footballers from various regions to represent Indonesia at SingaCup 2026. The international tournament will be a valuable experience for the young players to sharpen their skills and gain match time against opponents from various Asian countries.
Part of continuing development
MilkLife Soccer Challenge Program Director Teddy Tjahjono said forming the two teams for SingaCup is part of the continuing development programme run by Bakti Olahraga Djarum Foundation with MilkLife.
MLSC All-Stars does not stop at the national round. We formed two teams filled with the best players picked by the talent scouting team to compete at SingaCup 2026. Through that competition, the athletes are expected to improve their ability, mentality and match time at international level. That experience aims to shape more mature talent as part of the regeneration of the Indonesian women’s national team.
Teddy Tjahjono, Program Director, MilkLife Soccer Challenge
MilkLife Soccer Challenge Head Coach Jacksen F. Tiago explained that the selection process looked not only at individual ability, but also at game intelligence, decision-making and the ability to adapt to changes in play.
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 of the game and be dynamic. Seeing their performances on the pitch, we are optimistic about building a team that is competitive and able to compete with other countries.
Jacksen F. Tiago, Head Coach, MilkLife Soccer Challenge
Sending seven players to Singapore completes the achievement of All-Stars Kudus, who are national champions again. In the final on Sunday (28/6/2026), they beat All-Stars Jakarta 4-3 in a penalty shoot-out after a goalless draw in normal time. The result also confirmed that Kudus had defended the title and won a second consecutive trophy at MilkLife Soccer Challenge All-Stars.
The General Chair of the Football Association of Indonesia (Persatuan Sepak Bola Seluruh Indonesia, PSSI), Erick Thohir, praised MilkLife Soccer Challenge as an important part of national women’s football development. In his view, tiered competitions such as MLSC are a concrete step in supporting PSSI’s target of seeing Indonesia play at the 2035 Women’s World Cup.
Meanwhile, Business Unit Head Dairy at PT Global Dairi Alami, Didiet Fadriana Abdulkadir, hopes the selected players can make the most of the chance to play at SingaCup to develop their abilities.
Congratulations to the champion team and the best players. Keep training, never stop dreaming, and always carry the #BeraniCetakGol spirit wherever you go.
Didiet Fadriana Abdulkadir, PT Global Dairi Alami
The participation of seven All-Stars Kudus players in SingaCup 2026 is proof of the success of girls’ football development in the Kretek City. Besides defending the national title, Kudus has again shown itself to be one of the sources of young Indonesian girl football talent ready to compete at international level.
Full list of Indonesian players for SingaCup 2026 in Singapore
A total of 34 of the best players from the MilkLife Soccer Challenge (MLSC) All-Stars 2026 talent scouting will represent Indonesia at SingaCup 2026 in Singapore, from 31 October to 7 November 2026. They are divided into two teams, MilkLife Strikers Girls U-12 and MilkLife Kickers Girls U-14.
MilkLife Strikers Girls U-12
- Kanaya Izzati Lathifa – All-Stars Semarang, Goalkeeper
- Shafira Althafunnisa Azzahra – All-Stars Solo, Goalkeeper
- Danisa Anindya Nuha Zahira – All-Stars Yogyakarta, Defender
- Hafiza Khaira Lubna Lista – All-Stars Kudus, Defender
- Andien Haifa Syakira – All-Stars Jakarta, Defender
- Sabrina Dwi Ristiyana – All-Stars Kudus, Defender
- Bilqis Nur Hidayah – All-Stars Surabaya, Defender
- Adiba Sanas Primayuga – All-Stars Samarinda, Defender
- Adelice Maureen Hanum Faisal – All-Stars Malang, Midfielder
- Keyla Azzahra Putri – All-Stars Tangerang, Midfielder
- Locita Waranggani Olah Nismara – All-Stars Surabaya, Midfielder
- Jesshica – All-Stars Surabaya, Midfielder
- (name garbled in the original article) – All-Stars Surabaya, Forward
- Ika Wonda – All-Stars Solo, Forward
- Angelina P.S. Mongan – All-Stars Tangerang, Forward
- Nadia Shakila Azzahra – All-Stars Yogyakarta, Forward
MilkLife Kickers Girls U-14
- Syafira Azzahra – All-Stars Surabaya, Goalkeeper
- Queisha Sava Azzalfa – All-Stars Kudus, Goalkeeper
- Alika Nayla Putri Jabbar – All-Stars Surabaya, Defender
- Helga Cahya Yudi Sadira – All-Stars Jakarta, Defender
- Renanthera Aluna Addya Putri – All-Stars Kudus, Defender
- Giada Soebianto – All-Stars Kudus, Midfielder
- Garneta Falentina Imelda – All-Stars Malang, Midfielder
- Rere Zenita Farza – All-Stars Kudus, Midfielder
- Ananda Nindy Dwi Berlian – All-Stars Malang, Midfielder
- Askana Sakhi Falihah – All-Stars Solo, Midfielder
- Alisa Makaila Fakhira – All-Stars Bekasi, Midfielder
- Albianca Raula – All-Stars Jakarta, Midfielder
- Riyanti Saffana Suryani – All-Stars Bandung, Midfielder
- Euis Siti Farhatus Sa’adah – All-Stars Jakarta, Midfielder
- Yumna Naziya Fina – All-Stars Semarang, Midfielder
- Anisa Tri Sholica – All-Stars Jakarta, Forward
- Janeeta Alodya – All-Stars Semarang, Forward
- Rara Zenita Fatin – All-Stars Kudus, Forward
Note: All-Stars Kudus are the biggest contributor with seven players, two in the U-12 category and five in the U-14 category. They will be part of the Indonesian squads playing at SingaCup 2026 as a continuation of the MilkLife Soccer Challenge development programme. (YM/YM)
By Yuliadi Mohammad. Source: ISKNEWS.COM (translated from Indonesian)
Article Link: https://isknews.com/tujuh-pemain-all-stars-kudus-lolos-ke-singacup-2026-di-singapura-hasil-manis-usai-pertahankan-gelar-mlsc/
June 29th, 2026 | Broadcast
All-Stars Kudus defended the MilkLife Soccer Challenge All-Stars 2026 title, and two Semarang talents have qualified for SingaCup.
KUDUS, beritajateng.tv – All-Stars Kudus again underlined their dominance at the MilkLife Soccer Challenge (MLSC) All-Stars 2026 after successfully defending the title. Playing at Supersoccer Arena in Kudus on Sunday, 28 June 2026, the hosts beat All-Stars Jakarta in a penalty shoot-out, 4-3, after a goalless draw in normal time.
All-Stars Surabaya meanwhile again took third place after beating All-Stars Yogyakarta by a narrow 1-0.
PSSI Chairman Erick Thohir praised the staging of the MilkLife Soccer Challenge, which he sees as an important part of developing women’s football in Indonesia from an early age. According to Erick, the tournament is not just a competition but a concrete step to support Indonesia’s big target of playing at the 2035 Women’s World Cup.
The MilkLife Soccer Challenge has become a real example of collaboration between the government, the private sector, communities, schools and parents in building the future of Indonesian women’s football.
Erick Thohir
MilkLife Soccer Challenge Program Director Teddy Tjahjono said the participants’ quality of play rose significantly compared with last season, with competition from the group stage to the final judged to be more even. For that reason, next season the organisers will widen the competition’s reach with three new cities: Jayapura, Garut, and Jakarta split into two regions, East Jakarta and North Jakarta.
Also read: Eight teams reach the quarter-finals of the MilkLife Soccer Challenge All-Stars 2026, Semarang ready to face Yogyakarta
The players’ development is very positive. Their technical ability, match mentality, and the support from parents and schools are also growing. That makes us optimistic about expanding the development programme.
Teddy Tjahjono
Besides deciding the national champion, MLSC All-Stars 2026 also served as the selection event for the best players who will strengthen Indonesia at SingaCup 2026 in Singapore from 31 October to 7 November. The 34 best players identified by the talent-scouting team will be split into two teams, MilkLife Strikers Girls U-12 and MilkLife Kickers Girls U-14.
Source: Berita Jateng TV
June 28th, 2026 | Broadcast
All-Stars Kudus retained the MilkLife Soccer Challenge All-Stars 2026 title after beating All-Stars Jakarta 4-3 on penalties, while 34 of the tournament’s best players will be sent to SingaCup 2026 in Singapore.
Kudus – All-Stars Kudus once again showed their dominance at the MilkLife Soccer Challenge (MLSC) All-Stars 2026. Playing at Supersoccer Arena in Kudus, Central Java, the hosts defended their title after beating All-Stars Jakarta in a penalty shoot-out.
The final was tight from the opening minutes. The two sides drew 0-0 through normal time. All-Stars Kudus finally secured a 4-3 win on penalties and lifted the trophy again.
Meanwhile, All-Stars Surabaya finished third, beating All-Stars Yogyakarta 1-0 through a second-half goal from Agnia Nurul Fadhila Rohman.
All-Stars Kudus defend their title
The MilkLife Soccer Challenge All-Stars 2026 ran from 23 to 28 June at Supersoccer Arena, Kudus. The tournament was a proving ground for young girls’ football talent from a range of cities.
All-Stars Kudus were consistent from the group stage through to the final, where they met stiff resistance from All-Stars Jakarta. The match was open, but both sides struggled to score. Tight defending meant the chances that did come went begging.
A tense final, decided on penalties
From kick-off, both teams played aggressively, taking turns to build attacks from midfield and trying to apply pressure with quick counter-attacks.
Kudus’s best chance came in the ninth minute from a free kick by Renanthera Aluna Addya Putri, but Jakarta goalkeeper Erza Khalifa Sakhi was able to save it. Jakarta also had a chance from a free kick by Albianca Raula, which sailed over the bar.
In the second half the intensity rose. Jakarta tried a direct shot from outside the box, and Kudus responded with high pressing and quick attacks. Late on, a corner from Rere Zenita Farza could not break down Jakarta’s defence, and 0-0 stood at the end of normal time.
In the shoot-out, Kudus goalkeeper Queisha Sava Azzalfa was one of the keys to victory, saving two of the opposition’s kicks to help Kudus keep their title.
Queisha, the hero for Kudus
Queisha said she had prepared for the possibility of a shoot-out, which had been part of training ahead of the final.
The match was heated and went to penalties. But we were focused and worked hard, and in the end we became champions.
Queisha Sava Azzalfa
All-Stars Kudus head coach Yayat Hidayat said his team’s success came from the players’ fighting spirit, adding that preparing through the training centre had strengthened team cohesion. He said the MilkLife Soccer Challenge is an important platform for finding young talent in Indonesian girls’ football, and hoped the tournament would continue because of its positive impact on grassroots development.
Jakarta proud despite final defeat
All-Stars Jakarta head coach Arifin still praised his players’ efforts, saying the penalty result does not erase the quality they showed throughout the tournament. He admitted the team had not prepared a specific penalty session; some players were nervous when the takers were chosen, and some even cried.
Honestly we had no preparation at all for penalties. Even when we were choosing the takers, none of our players were ready, some even cried. But with the result, I am very proud of my team.
Arifin
Surabaya take third place
All-Stars Surabaya dominated from the first half of the third-place match, controlling midfield and pressing the Yogyakarta defence. The winning goal came in the 23rd minute, when Agnia Nurul Fadhila Rohman latched on to a long ball in front of goal. Yogyakarta tried to respond down the flanks but could not change the scoreline. Surabaya head coach Sai Dong said the win showed his players’ strong mentality, noting they had bounced back after missing out on the final in the semi-finals.
Erick Thohir applauds girls’ football development
PSSI Chairman Erick Thohir praised the staging of the MilkLife Soccer Challenge, calling it an important part of developing girls’ football in Indonesia. In his view, competitions like the MLSC are more than tournaments; they show collaboration between PSSI, the private sector, schools, communities, parents and other stakeholders. He stressed that PSSI has prepared a 10-year blueprint towards the 2035 Women’s World Cup, so grassroots development has to run consistently and involve many parties.
MLSC to add new cities
MLSC Program Director Teddy Tjahjono said the quality of participants is becoming more even this year, with more competitive matches from the group stage to the final. Players showed improvement in technique, mentality and quality of play, and support from parents, schools and stakeholders is growing.
Next season the MilkLife Soccer Challenge will widen its reach with three new regions: Jayapura, Garut, and Jakarta, split into two regions, East Jakarta and North Jakarta. Teddy said the expansion is an important step in screening more girls’ football talent from different areas.
34 best players sent to SingaCup 2026
The MLSC All-Stars 2026 does not stop at the national level. The 34 best players identified by the talent-scouting team will be sent to SingaCup 2026, an international tournament running from 31 October to 7 November. The players will be split into two teams, MilkLife Strikers Girls U-12 and MilkLife Kickers Girls U-14.
Teddy explained that the SingaCup experience is expected to accelerate the players’ development: they will gain international exposure, face opponents from other countries and learn to cope with higher competitive pressure. He said the step is part of regenerating Indonesia’s women’s national team for the future.
Jacksen F. Tiago on football intelligence
MLSC Head Coach Jacksen F. Tiago said talent scouting looks beyond individual ability: the coaching staff also assess understanding of the game, tactical adaptation, decision-making and on-field intelligence. According to Jacksen, some players already showed maturity beyond their age and played with confidence and an understanding of the flow of the match, even though they are 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.
Jacksen F. Tiago
He is optimistic the selected players can form a competitive team able to compete at the international level.
MilkLife reaffirms its commitment to a golden generation
Business Unit Head Dairy at PT Global Dairi Alami, Didiet Fadriana Abdulkadir, praised the spirit of all participants and said players’ technique, mentality and sportsmanship keep improving. According to Didiet, the MilkLife Soccer Challenge is part of a broader mission to find girls’ football talent from different regions, and MilkLife is committed to supporting Indonesia’s Golden Generation 2045 through sports development and proper nutritional support. He told the players to keep dreaming and to take the #BeraniCetakGol (#DareToScore) spirit wherever they go.
Selected players ready for Singapore
Adiba Sanas Primayuga, captain of All-Stars Samarinda and one of the U-12 players picked for SingaCup 2026, said she was proud to have the chance to play at the international level. She had not expected to be on the list, and although it was her first MilkLife Soccer Challenge, she is optimistic she can give her best in Singapore.
I didn’t know I could be selected. But I’m certainly happy, a mix of feelings, I didn’t expect to be selected for Singapore.
Adiba Sanas Primayuga
Euis Siti Farhatus Sa’adah, who made the U-14 squad, said she beamed when her name was called.
I really didn’t expect it, praise be to God. I thought I wouldn’t be picked, but it turned out my name was called by Coach Timo. I will fight as hard as I can to become champions.
Euis Siti Farhatus Sa’adah
Girls’ football development looks ever more promising
The MLSC All-Stars 2026 sends a positive signal for the future of women’s football in Indonesia. The tournament not only produced champions but also opened the way for young talents to gain international experience. The success of All-Stars Kudus in defending their title, the rising quality of matches and the selection of 34 players for SingaCup 2026 show that grassroots development is beginning to bear fruit. If tiered competitions like this keep expanding, Indonesia’s chances of building a strong foundation for women’s football will grow.
Source: Medcom.id
June 28th, 2026 | Broadcast
Kudus All Stars girls’ football team successfully retained the MilkLife Soccer Challenge (MLSC) All Stars title after beating Jakarta in the final at Supersoccer Arena Kudus on Sunday (28/6).
KUDUS, 28 June 2026 – The team coached by Yayat Hidayat lifted the champion’s trophy for the second time after winning a dramatic penalty shoot-out.
It was not only Kudus children celebrating the retained title: 34 young Indonesian football talents who played in the event will also be sent to take part in the Singa Cup tournament in Singapore.
PSSI Chairman Erick Thohir praised all parties who brought MilkLife Soccer Challenge to life as a platform for developing girls’ football in Indonesia. In his view the tournament is not just a competition but a real step towards building a more inclusive and successful future for girls’ football. He said PSSI has prepared a 10-year blueprint towards the 2035 Women’s World Cup.
Now we are no longer just talking about plans, but already moving with real action through programmes and competitions such as MilkLife Soccer Challenge. This progress can only be achieved through collaboration between government, the private sector, communities, schools and parents. MilkLife Soccer Challenge has become a real example of that collaboration.
Erick Thohir, PSSI Chairman
MilkLife Soccer Challenge Program Director Teddy Tjahjono said the fierce matches from the group phase to the climax of MLSC All-Stars 2026 showed that the ability of early-age girls’ footballers is becoming more evenly distributed. This comes from efforts to keep growing the Indonesian girls’ football ecosystem through tiered and continuous tournaments.
To screen more girls’ football talent in the country, next season MilkLife Soccer Challenge will expand with additional host cities: Jayapura, Garut, and Jakarta split into two regions (East Jakarta and North Jakarta).
Many players now train regularly at SSBs because they want to pursue football more seriously. This development gives us the confidence to widen the reach of development by adding three host cities from next season.
Teddy Tjahjono
As part of continuing development, 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 and finishing 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.
Source: Suara Merdeka Muria (Saiful Annas; translated from Indonesian)
June 28th, 2026 | Broadcast
MilkLife Soccer Challenge head coach Jacksen Tiago, together with Timo Scheunemann, announced the U12 and U14 squads that will represent Indonesia at SingaCup 2026 in Singapore in October-November, at the closing of MLSC All-Stars 2026 at Supersoccer Arena in Kudus, Central Java.
Selection based on performance and potential
Jacksen Tiago said the players were chosen after being monitored throughout the tournament.
We chose these players after seeing their performance in the tournament and also their potential.
Jacksen Tiago
The U12 squad has 16 players and the U14 squad has 18. The players come from the All-Stars teams of Semarang, Tangerang, Yogyakarta, Bandung, Solo, Jakarta, Surabaya, Bekasi, Kudus, Malang, Samarinda and Banjarmasin.
Jacksen stressed that the talent-scouting process takes long-term considerations into account. According to him, one indicator of a player’s potential is the ability to make decisions under pressure during a match.
He cited Kudus player Sabrina Dwi Ristiyana, who was named best player of MLSC All-Stars 2026. According to Jacksen, although Sabrina did not score in the final, she was dominant throughout the match.
Maybe other people see that she didn’t score or anything, but she is very dominant and her error rate throughout the tournament is minimal.
Jacksen Tiago
Sabrina also took the last penalty in the shoot-out that took Kudus past Jakarta in the final.
So we are looking at the aspect of the players’ potential (in choosing the squad for SingaCup 2026).
Jacksen Tiago
The U12 and U14 squads
U12 squad
- 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
U14 squad
- 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 – Kudus
- Syafira Azzahra – Surabaya
- Queisha Sava Azzalfa – Kudus
- Yumna Naziya Fina – Semarang
Source: Pantau
June 28th, 2026 | Broadcast
The best talents of MLSC All Stars 2026 will represent Indonesia in the U12 and U14 categories at SingaCup 2026 in Singapore.
Portal Jogja – The MilkLife Soccer Challenge (MLSC) All Stars 2026 has not only produced new champions, but also opened the way for young Indonesian girls’ football talents to appear on the international stage. A number of the tournament’s best players, chosen through talent scouting, are confirmed to strengthen the Indonesian team at SingaCup 2026 in the U12 and U14 categories in Singapore.
The selected players are the result of direct monitoring by the talent-scouting team led by Timo Scheunemann and Jacksen F. Tiago throughout MLSC All Stars 2026. The chance to play at SingaCup is part of a continuing development programme aimed at sharpening players’ abilities to face international competition from an early age.
MilkLife Soccer Challenge Program Director Teddy Tjahjono judged that the quality of play among participants has improved significantly compared with previous editions. In his view, this is a positive signal for the future of women’s football in Indonesia.
The quality of play of the teams playing here has developed very rapidly. This is a good sign for the development of women’s football in Indonesia.
Teddy Tjahjono
Teddy told reporters this after the final on Sunday (28/6/2026).
He explained that match experience abroad will be an important asset for the players, in both technique and mentality. The development programme will even keep expanding up to the U15 and U18 age groups so that the national women’s football ecosystem becomes stronger and more sustainable.
Sabrina Dwi Ristiyana
One of the main highlights of MLSC All Stars 2026 was the brilliant performance of Sabrina Dwi Ristiyana. The All-Stars Kudus player was named the tournament’s Best Player after performing consistently from the early stages through to the final.
MLSC talent scout Jacksen F. Tiago said Sabrina deserved the title because she made good decisions in difficult situations and made minimal errors throughout the competition.
Source: Portal Jogja – Pikiran Rakyat
