Indonesia Canceled As Host of U-20 World Cup, Ganjar Pranowo's IG Account 'Invaded' By Indonesian U-20 National Team Players

Central Java Governor Ganjar Pranowo. (ANTARA/HO-Humas Central Java Provincial Government)

JAKARTA - A number of Indonesian national team players expressed their disappointment over Indonesia's cancellation of hosting the 2023 U-20 World Cup by "invading" the Instagram account of the Governor of Central Java, Ganjar Pranowo. They made satirical comments to the PDI Perjuangan politicians.

Indonesia canceled hosting the U-20 World Cup after its status was revoked by FIFA. In its statement, FIFA stated that the reason for this revocation was due to the current situation in Indonesia.

This situation is allegedly strongly related to the rejection of the Israeli team's participation in the 2023 U-20 World Cup which will take place in Indonesia. The rejection came from a number of parties, including Central Java Governor Ganjar Pranowo and Bali Governor I Wayan Koster.

Inevitably, many consider the two to be the cause of Indonesia's failure to host the U-20 World Cup and to bury the dreams of the nation's children to appear in the highest caste of world football.

In fact, the U-20 national team players raided Ganjar Pranowo's Instagram account. They left disappointed comments on one of Ganjar's posts.

"Thank you, sir. The dream of this village boy who wants to defend Indonesia in the World Cup is just a dream, sir! Our prayers, you are always healthy. The dreams of this nation's child are in vain, sir," wrote Cahya Supriyadi, the goalkeeper for the U-20 national team, in one of the posts in Ganjar's Instagram upload.

Several other U-20 Indonesian National Team players did the same thing.

"Are you satisfied to bury our dream of playing in the U-20 World Cup, Sir!!!? said Robi Darwis.

While Marselino Ferdinan wrote, "Be healthy, sir. It's okay sir, I'm not angry. Anyway, I hope you are fit and healthy."

"Thank you, sir, my parents couldn't tell their friends that they have children who are very proud of being able to play in the World Cup," commented Arkhan Fikri.

Hokky Caraka did not miss leaving comments with disappointment. "Thank you very much, sir. Oh yes, sir, we know that your fate is guaranteed and your future is already good. As for us, sir? We are just about to start a better career, but our stepping stones have been destroyed by you," wrote Hokky.