Asnawi Boasts That He will Prove That the National Team is Not a Weak Team When Facing Iraq in the 2023 Asian Cup

JAKARTA - The captain of the Indonesian national team, Asnawi Mangkualam, will be part of the squad that will appear in Group D of the 2023 Asian Cup. The national team's first match will be against Iraq on Monday, January 15, evening of Western Indonesian Time (WIB).

The day before the match, Asnawi emphasized that the condition of the Indonesian national team was better than when they met the Mesopotamian Lions squad two months ago in the 2026 World Cup qualifying event.

“I want to say we are in good condition. "Two months ago we met Iraq in the World Cup Qualifiers," said Asnawi Mangkualam during a press conference before the match, quoted from AFC Youtube, quoted on Sunday, January 14.

With the national team in better condition, Asnawi is also more confident in saying that the team will look different. In the opportunity to face Iraq, the captain will also prove that Indonesia is not a weak team.

“Obviously we came with different strengths and much better preparation. "We will give our best in tomorrow's match," said Asnawi.

"We are in good condition and ready to give our best in tomorrow's match, we will also prove that Indonesia is not a weak team in this group," said the captain.