[Breaking News] Eksklusif! Tim Nasional Indonesia U-22 Tiba Di Tanah Air

A Historic Moment for Indonesian Football

The Indonesian U-22 national team, also known as Timnas U-22, recently made history by winning the gold medal at the 2023 SEA Games. This remarkable achievement ended a 32-year drought since their last gold medal in the Manila SEA Games back in 1991. The entire nation rejoiced as they witnessed this momentous occasion, and it was truly a breath of fresh air for Indonesian football.

The Indonesian Football Association (PSSI) expressed their gratitude to the Ministry of Youth and Sports and PT Angkasa Putra for their unwavering support throughout this journey. To celebrate this victory and show their appreciation to the Indonesian people for their support and prayers, the Timnas U-22 players will participate in a Friday prayer procession followed by a parade around Jakarta.

A Tale of Competence and Inspiration

One player who deserves special recognition is Ridho, a highly skilled footballer whom I greatly admire. I had the pleasure of dining with him in Surabaya when we were both playing for Persebaya. Although he didn't know me personally as he hadn't been born yet at that time, Aji introduced me to him and emphasized the importance of learning from Coach Bejo Sugianto.

During our conversation, I advised Ridho to work on building his muscle mass as his physique seemed lacking. I observed their training sessions and matches closely, even taking on a managerial role in another capacity. It was truly awe-inspiring to witness their exceptional skills and high level of competence.

I vividly remember the moment when they proudly wore the gold medals around their necks after 16 editions of the SEA Games without a single victory in 32 years. It was an incredibly emotional moment for me, hearing the national anthem "Indonesia Raya" being sung by the players and the supporters. It was a moment of immense pride for our nation, and I believe that the young athletes who achieved this feat felt the same surge of nationalism. Their determination and resilience were truly remarkable.

I would also like to express my gratitude to all the officials who guided them throughout their journey and created an environment that was far from easy. Congratulations to Bung Verrel Ramon, who won the gold medal in the 1991 SEA Games, and may he have a long and prosperous life. Lastly, I want to thank all the viewers who