Ahead Of The 2023 U-17 World Cup: This Is A Lack Of Solo's Manahan Stadium In FIFA's Eyes

Solo's Manahan Stadium, one of the venues for the 2023 U-17 World Cup. (Photo via Antara)

SOLO - The International Football Federation (FIFA) has given their assessment regarding the Solo Manahan Stadium, one of the 2023 U-17 World Cup venues. There are some shortcomings that are noted after representatives of FIFA conducted a review, Monday, August 28.

The FIFA representatives who conducted the review consisted of 15 people from the field of management, security, marketing, and media centers as well as information and technology (IT). They only convey in general.

According to the Solo City Government (Pemkot) Youth and Sports Agency (Dispora), the shortfall in question is in the form of supporting facilities at the Mahanan Stadium.

"The matter of the Solo Manahan Stadium is only a facility, if the U-17 World Cup soccer match arena is not a problem from FIFA," said Solo City Dispora, Rini Kusumandari.

Rini said detailed explanations would be delivered through a special meeting accompanied by recommendations.

However, the shortcomings conveyed by FIFA included the question of the triviality in front of the VIP room which was asked to be cut because it interfered with the view.

Second, there is still a lack of furniture and furniture. Especially furniture, it is the responsibility of the Surakarta City Government, but for the physical responsibility of the Ministry of PUPR.

In addition, the addition of camera platforms in the stands is the duty of the Ministry of PUPR.

"We, the city government, have budgeted for furniture and camera platforms in the press conference room where there must be a camera platform," he said, as reported by Antara.

FIFA also requested that there be two security servers, each located at Manahan Stadium and near Manahan's office. Office servers with stadiums are also asked to be integrated, so that they can be monitored through the center and are more efficient and operational.

"So officers don't just monitor, but where can they focus on being a concern," he explained.

In addition, FIFA also highlighted the number of wells at the Solo Manahan Stadium which only has one unit. In fact, to fill the 1,200 cubic water reservoir, more than one well is needed to fill faster.

While the aspect of the arena for matches such as grass and so on is no longer a problem. FIFA will return to Solo in September, and asks that all stadium preparations must be completed in full.