Excitement Ahead Of The National Team's Appearance In The 2020 AFF Cup, PSSI Chairman: It's Time For Us To Win

Indonesian national team (Photo: PSSI)

JAKARTA - The general chairman of PSSI showed enthusiasm ahead of the appearance of the Indonesian national team in the 2020 AFF Cup. He said this was the time for Indonesia to reclaim the title.

"We haven't been champions for too long. Now is the time for us to be the best", said the chairman of PSSI, Mochamad Iriawan, quoted from PSSI's official website, Wednesday, December 1.

In international football competitions, Indonesia has been fasting for a long time. Finally, the Garuda squad was able to secure the title of champion in the ASEAN region at the 1991 SEA Games.

This is an extraordinary achievement that unfortunately has not been repeated by the next generation until now. Having the opportunity to compete in the 2021 AFF Cup, which is a prestigious football event in Southeast Asia, it's no wonder that the spirit of winning has reappeared.

Therefore, Iriawan tried his best to provide support to the Garuda squad. He also hopes that the Indonesian people can jointly support and pray for the national team's struggle.

"Let's pray for the best so that the Indonesian national team players can win the AFF Cup this time", added Iriawan.

Not only serious support from the chairman of the PSSI, but the Indonesian national team has also made maximum efforts. It is evident from the training camp agenda and the trials they underwent in Turkey which yielded sweet results.

While in Turkey, Shin Tae-yong's team underwent three international trials. Of the three agendas, two of them were closed by the national team with big wins.

Iriawan also appreciated the serious efforts of the national team. He said the performance of Evan Dimas et al continues to increase significantly.

"After the friendly matches and the training camp in Turkey, the performance of the national team continues to improve. That's a report from Shin Tae-yong and PSSI Technical Director Indra Sjafri to me", he said.

The Indonesian national team departed from Turkey today. Shin Tae-Yong's team immediately moved closer to Singapore, which is the venue for the 2020 AFF Cup.

In the 2020 AFF Cup, the Garuda squad is in Group B with Malaysia, Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia. The struggle of Evan Dimas et al will begin on December 9th.