Indonesia U-17 Vs Zambia U-17 At The 2025 U-17 World Cup: Secure Opening Match

JAKARTA - The U-17 Indonesian national team will start the struggle at the 2025 U-17 World Cup on Tuesday, November 4, 2025. Zambia U-17 will be the first opponent to face to gain the first three points.

The U-17 Indonesia U-17 national team meeting against Zambia will be held on Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at 22:45 WIB at Aspire Zone Pitch 7, Doha, Qatar and can be watched via FIFA+ live streaming.

In the Zambian camp, which has the status of a debutant team, is also determined to achieve positive results in the first match. The Chipolopolo team is quite confident and optimistic about participating in the highest championship of this age group.

Before setting foot in the 2025 U-17 World Cup, the U-17 Indonesian national team under Nova Arianto had carried out a series of preparations with the agenda of training camps and trials.

Garuda Muda was even able to record two wins, four draws, and three defeats in the test matches throughout August-October 2025. These results were deemed sufficient to test the team's performance in facing real opponents in the 2025 U-17 World Cup.

"I am grateful that our trial before entering the 2025 U-17 World Cup resulted in quality opponents. Not only in terms of playing quality, but in terms of posture and speed, which we are indeed looking for," said Nova Arianto in an online statement before the match on Sunday, November 2, 2025.

At the 2025 U-17 World Cup, Garuda Muda had 21 players who had passed the training camp since July 2025. There were four diaspora players who were also called to strengthen the team, such as Mike Rajasa, Matthew Baker, Eizar Tanjung, and Lucas Lee.

Evandra Florasta and his friends are targeted to be able to record points in the first match against Zambia. The Garuda Muda squad is expected to finish in the top second position of the standings to get tickets to the knockout phase.

In the opposing camp, Zambia also has positive provisions ahead of the 2025 U-17 World Cup tournament. The Chipolopolo team won in the test matches against Mexico U-17 and New U-17 Caledonia.

Despite being a debutant team, Zambia is quite optimistic that it can compete fiercely in Group H. They also have strong physical characteristics and a team-type fast game from Africa.

Dennis Makinka's team will be strengthened by 21 selected players with one diaspora player and the rest will play in the domestic competition of the Zambia League. The player who appeared abroad was Lukonde Mwale who was listed as a Huesca FC player in Spain.

Formation Forecast

Indonesian U-17 (4-3-3): Dafa Al-Gasemi (GK); Fabio Azkairawan, I Putu Panji Apriawan, Matthew Baker, Muhamad Al Gazani; Evandra Florasta, Lucas Lee, Elzar Jacob; Fadly Alberto, Mierza Firjatullah, Zahaby Gholy

Coach: Nova Arianto

Zambia U-17 (4-3-3): Rogers Simumba (GK); Andrew Mwape, Saviour Mwansa, Lukonde Mwale, Jonathan Kalimina; Nelson Chilemu, Felix Phiri, Nthasilwe Malupande; Kelvin Mulega, Mapalo Simute, Abel Nyirongo

Coach: Dennis Makinka