JAKARTA MilkLife Soccer Challenge (MLSC) Malang Series I 2025-2026 managed to attract thousands of participants. The holding of the first edition in Apple City was recorded to be attended by 1,918 students.
The tournament, which was initiated by the Djarum Foundation and MilkLife Sports Service, completed a series of matches at the Gajayana Stadium on Sunday, November 16, 2025.
Malang Mayor, Wahyu Hidayat, who was present to watch the final round match, said he was proud of the high enthusiasm of the students in the first edition of his city.
"The high number of participants is proof that football in Malang is also favored by women. The presence of the MilkLife Soccer Challenge in this city has facilitated the wishes of female students," said Wahyu.
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In line with this, Welly Arisanto as Deputy Program Manager of the Djarum Foundation Sports Service said that the high enthusiasm of participants in Malang was a good start.
"With the community's tradition and love of very strong football, we believe Malang has the potential to become a dark horse against teams from other cities in All Stars later," said Welly.
Meanwhile, Head Coach of MilkLife Soccer Challenge (MLSC), Timo Scheunemann, advised that the fire of enthusiasm of the participants in Malang City must be nurtured and maintained.
He wants the ability and technique of processing the round skin to increase in the next implementation in the city.
"I hope that the participants and schools can be more serious and consistently train because this is a prestigious tournament," said Timo.
MilkLife Soccer Challenge Malang Series I 2025-2026 gave birth to MI Al Ihsan as a champion in the age group (KU) 10 years after defeating SDN Sawojajar 5 with a score of 4-0. All winning goals were scored by Nagista Maulidina Bilqina.
Meanwhile, the KU-12 team at SDN Mojorejo 01 managed to become the best after a narrow 1-0 win over SDN 3 Pandanlandung. Aprilia Putri Kristiantoni netted the goal from the penalty spot.
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