Ahead Of The Final Round Of Liga 1 2023/2024, Persikabo 1973 Ends Contract With Aji Santoso

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JAKARTA - Persikabo 1973 officially ended the cooperation contract with coach Aji Santoso. The decision ahead of the final round of Liga 1 2023/2024 was taken after Aji Santoso was deemed to have failed to bring the team out of the relegation zone. The news of Aji Santoso's dismissal was announced by Persikabo 1973 through their official social media account. In an official upload on Saturday, March 9 evening WIB the @officialpersikabo account expressed his gratitude for the cooperation that was established and prayed for the success of the coach. Haturahun Coach @ajisantoso_official. Success in his subsequent career, wrote the club statement.Aji Santoso was first signed by Persikabo 1973 on August 16, 2023 or since he was released by Persebaya. From that medio, Aji Santoso has 20 times escorted Laskar Padjadjaran to appear with only a win once, then a draw of six times and the remaining 13 times failed to win points. This situation made Persikabo 1973 in the circle of the relegation zone. Currently Persikabo is in the position of caretaker of the standings while by only packing 17 points. The threat of degradation is increasingly evident because the continued match in Liga 1 season 2023/2024 only leaves eight matches. Persikabo 1973 has a 14-point difference of PSS Sleman which occupies a 15th position or a safe position from the relegation trap. The other two relegation zone teams above Persikabo 1973, being at 17th Bhayangkara FC by packing 19 points. Meanwhile, at 16th position it is occupied by Persita Tangerang which packs 28 points from 28 matches that have been run.