Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia – The Indonesian U-17 National Team (Timnas) will begin its struggle at the 2023 U-17 World Cup, Friday (10/11/2023).
The Garuda Muda squad is scheduled to face Ecuador in the opening match of the 2023 U-17 World Cup at the Gelora Bung Tomo Stadium in Surabaya, Friday (10/11/2023) at 19.00 WIB.
This match will not be easy for the Red and White Team. Because Ecuador is a country that has experience in the U-17 World Cup. Meanwhile, Indonesia is the debutant national team which received tickets through host status.
However, the Indonesian U-17 National Team Coach, Bima Sakti, wants his players to play freely and not burden his team with high targets at the 2023 U-17 World Cup.
“What is certain is that I don’t want to burden the players too much. What is certain is that they also realize that this is a rare opportunity,” said Bima Sakti, quoted from the official PSSI website, Thursday (9/11/2023).
“They already know their duties and responsibilities. Always focused in every match and ready to give their best,” he continued.
Apart from Ecuador, Nabil Ashura et al. are also scheduled to challenge Panama and Morocco. For information, Indonesia as the host is in Group A with Ecuador, Morocco and Panama.
The following is the complete schedule for the Indonesian National Team in Group A of the 2023 U-17 World Cup which can be watched live on SCTV, Indosiar and the Vidio streaming service.
Indonesia vs Ecuador
Gelora Bung Tomo Stadium
Friday, November 10, 2023
19.00 WIB
Indonesia vs Panama
Gelora Bung Tomo Stadium
Monday, November 13, 2023
19.00 WIB
Morocco vs Indonesia
Gelora Bung Tomo Stadium
Thursday, November 16 2023
19.00 WIB
For your information, the 2023 U-17 World Cup, which is most eagerly awaited by football fans in Indonesia, will take place from tomorrow, Friday, 10 November 2023 to Saturday, 2 December 2023.
The 2023 U-17 World Cup will be held at Jakarta International Stadium (JIS), Gelora Bung Tomo Stadium (Surabaya, East Java), Jalak Harupat Stadium (Bandung, West Java), and Manahan Stadium (Solo, Central Java).
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