Appreciation For Rayhan Hannan-Dony Tri Pamungkas, Persija Coach: Congratulations To The U-23 Indonesian National Team

JAKARTA - Persija Jakarta coach, Mauricio Souza appreciated the performances of the two main players of the U-23 Indonesian national team, Rayhan Hannan and Dony Tri Pamungkas.

Rayhan and Dony Tri appeared to help solidly strengthen the U-23 Indonesian national team to qualify for the 2025 AFF U-23 Cup final. Rayhan's appearance was considered good at dismantling the opponent's defense, while Dony Tri guarded the back line and could be played in other positions.

After escorting Persija to a 3-0 win over Arema FC in a friendly match at the Jakarta International Stadium (JIS), last Saturday, July 26, Mauricio Souza praised Rayhan and Dony Tri's performances.

"There are two great players from the U-23 national team, (Rayhan) Hannan and Dony (Tri Pamungkas)," Souza said as quoted on Sunday, July 27.

Not only that, Souza also did not forget to congratulate the U-23 Indonesian national team for qualifying for the AFF U-23 Cup final for the third time. Where in this edition, Garuda Muda will face Vietnam at the Gelora Bung Karno Main Stadium on Tuesday, July 29.

"Congratulations to them for the results you (Indonesia) achieved. That's thanks to the team. We know that reaching the final is not easy," said Souza.

Without Rayhan Hannan and Dony Tri Pamungkas who got the task of the state, Persija beat Arema with a landslide score of 3-0. The match became the first pre-season match of the Kemayoran Tigers before facing the 2025/2026 Super League.

Persija's goals against Arema were scored by Exel Rukahu who scored two goals and Gustavo Franca.