Almost 100 Years Of Persija Jakarta, Anies Baswedan: Continue To Improve, Learn And Make Breakthroughs

Anies Baswedan (Photo; DOK ANTARA/HO)

JAKARTA - DKI Jakarta Governor Anies Baswedan hopes that at the age of 93, Persija will continue to improve and innovate so that they can achieve maximum results in every competition they participate in.

"The hope is that with this increasingly mature age, it is almost 100 years old, Persija will continue to improve, continue to learn, innovate, and continue to make breakthroughs," said Anies via the Twitter account @Persija_Jkt in Jakarta, Antara, Sunday, November 28.

That way, Anies hopes that the football club, which was founded on November 28, 1928, can bring maximum results in every competition it participates in.

"Persija must be an example for the community, especially the younger generation and also the players who inspire," he said.

Anies added that the team, which Jakartans are proud of, has a long history, and even has loyal supporters.

The former Minister of Education and Culture also advised Jakmania, as Persija supporters are called, to continue to provide support in every competition.

"This is an extraordinary support, the team is loved by their supporters, has extraordinary loyalty. This is also a message that Jakmania, ready to go the extra mile to provide support, hopes that Persija can become the champion of any competition they participate in," Anies added. Persija celebrates its 93rd birthday on November 28, 2021.

Based on data uploaded by Persija via Twitter @Persija_Jkt, this club has won nine titles since the era of the union competition starting in the 1931, 1933, 1934, 1938, 1953-1954, 1964, 1971-1973, 1973-1975, 1978-1979 seasons. In the Indonesian League era, Persija won the 2001 First Division and the 2018 Liga I-2018.