After Naturalization Approved By The DPR RI, Kevin Diks, Noa Leatomu, And Estella Loupatty Undergo The Following Process

Kevin Diks' naturalization was quickly pursued so he could defend the Indonesian national team this month (Instagram/@kevindiks2).

JAKARTA - Kevin Diks' naturalization requests, Noa Leatomu, and Emella Loupatty have been approved by the DPR RI at the Plenary Meeting which was held on Tuesday, November 5, 2024. Even so, the three of them still have to undergo further proceedings until they officially hold the status of Indonesian citizens (WNI).

After the application is approved, the three of them still have to wait for the signing of the Presidential Decree (Keppres) from the President of the Republic of Indonesia, Prabowo Subianto. Furthermore, the file will be sent to the Ministry of Law to carry out the oath of Indonesian citizens.

For Kevin Diks, the plan is to take the oath of Indonesian citizens to take place in Denmark on November 7, 2024. Later, after officially becoming an Indonesian citizen, Kevin Diks must first undergo the transfer of football associations from the Netherlands (KNVB) to Indonesia (PSSI).

If all the processes run smoothly, Kevin Diks' opportunity to be able to immediately defend the Indonesian national team in the near future can be carried out. Moreover, the Garuda Squad will face Japan and Saudi Arabia in the Third Round of the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers on November 15 and 19, 2024.

Regarding the naturalization process for the three names, PSSI Secretary General Yunus Nusi hopes that it can be completed soon. The reason is, they will face the important agenda of the Indonesian national team.

"We are able to detain Australia and Saudi Arabia, which we previously had difficulty holding back. We apologize, indeed sometimes in injury time we can only do approval with players."

"The problem is, we have to build communication and commitment. We really want them to be able to contribute to the Indonesian national team," said Yunus Nusi in a statement quoted on Tuesday, November 5, 2024.

Yunus emphasized that he would try Kevin Diks to strengthen the Indonesian national team this month, especially against Saudi Arabia.

"We initially hoped to fight Japan. Due to administrative problems, the possibility could only be played on November 19, 2024 against Saudi Arabia," said Yunus again.

Meanwhile, two other names, namely Estella and Noa, will be projected for the Indonesian Women's National Team which will also face important agendas, such as the 2026 Women's Asian Cup Qualification and the 2027 Women's World Cup.