U-23 National Team Qualifies Quarter-Finals, Gibran Opens Opportunities For Indonesia To Host The World Cup

Gibran Rakabuming Raka. (ANTARA)

Solo Mayor Gibran Rakabuming Raka stated that Indonesia has the opportunity to host the World Cup following the good performance of the U-23 national team in the 2024 edition of the U23 Asian Cup.

"There is a direction that goes there. Mr. Chairman of PSSI (Erick Thohir) is also already in Qatar, there has been talk there," said the vice president-elect of Indonesia in Solo, Central Java (Central Java), Tuesday, April 23, which was confiscated by Antara.

However, Gibran asked the media to directly convey this to Erick Thohir, who is also the SOE minister.

"Once again, there are many football ecosystems, stadium facilities, whatever it is, we are very capable. Just wait for the events. Hopefully, international football events will be even better in the future," said Gibran.

Regarding the achievements of the Indonesian football national team, Gibran stated that Garuda cannot now be underestimated by any opponents.

"We cannot be underestimated. Moreover, the track record in the last few weeks has been quite good. It's just a matter of continuing," said Gibran.

He also assessed that the composition of the Indonesia U-23 squad in the 2024 U3 Asian Cup was good.

"The match between Indonesia and Korea is indeed not an easy opponent. But with the composition of the current players, we cannot be underestimated," he said.

Gibran admitted that he always received the latest information from PSSI General Chair Erick Thohir regarding the development of the U-23 national team.

"Including the players, the preparations. I think the composition is now very good. This is just support from the residents, prayers from football lovers," said Gibran.