Women's Asian Cup Qualification 2026: 4 Women's National Team Diaspora Players Become Starters Against Kyrgyzstan Tonight

JAKARTA - Garuda Pertiwi is ready to open important steps in the 2026 Women's Asian Cup Qualification by facing Kyrgyzstan in the inaugural Group D match.

Playing at home, Indomilk Arena Stadium, Sunday, June 29 at 20.00 WIB, Satoru Mochizuki's squad brought new enthusiasm and fresh strength thanks to the presence of four diaspora players: Felicia de Zeeuw, Emily Nahon, Isa Warps, and Iris de Rouw.

This match became crucial because only group winners were entitled to advance to the finals in Australia. Apart from Kyrgyzstan, Group D is also inhabited by Pakistan and Chinese Taipei.

Looking at this match, Indonesia came with a positive capital: unbeaten in the last seven matches (4 wins, 3 draws), including a 0-0 draw against Bangladesh last May. On the other hand, Kyrgyzstan is in a negative trend with seven consecutive defeats in all competitions.

In addition, four diaspora players who have just joined are directly included in the main scheme of coach Mochizuki. They will work hand in hand with experienced pillars such as Zahra Muzdalifah, Claudia Scheunemann, and Safira Ika.

In this first match, the women's national team fielded: Iris de Rouw (PG); Emily Nahon, Shafira Ika (C), Gea Yumanda, Zahra Musdalifah (Bekakang), Isa Wraps, Viny Silfianus, Felicia, Rosdillah (Central), Claudia Scheunemann and Sheva

The Japanese coach emphasized his target: to win the group or not at all.

"The target is of course to win the group. I see the players understand the target and they are ready to fight to make it happen," said coach Mochizuki, Sunday (29/6) before the match.

Not only hope, but the new spirit is also being carried by Garuda Pertiwi to make history. Tonight's match is not just an opening match This is a statement that Indonesian women's football is ready to compete at Asia's highest level.