JAKARTA The chances of two new naturalized candidate candidates, Jairo Riedewald and Ole Romeny, to defend the Indonesian national team versus Australia in the Third Round of the 2026 Asian Zone World Cup Qualifiers are so open.
Currently, Ole is just waiting for the oath to become an Indonesian citizen (WNI), while Jairo has agreed to defend the Garuda Squad.
PSSI General Chair Erick Thohir said that the naturalization process of the two names has now received support from the Government.
"Mr. Menpora Dito Ariotedjo has called the Minister of Law Supratman Andi Agtas. Baliau also supports such as bases," said Erick Thohir at the Ministry of Youth and Sports Media Center on Monday, January 13, 2025.
Ole, who is 24 years old, is currently defending the England team, Oxford United. He had previously come to Indonesia in November 2024 and met PSSI to complete the naturalization requirements files.
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Meanwhile, Jairo has responded positively after Patrick Kluivert officially became the new coach. However, he has not had an official meeting with PSSI and other processes.
"Regarding naturalized players, we'll just have to wait for the process," said the PSSI chairman again.
Indonesia is scheduled to play the fifth match of Group C of the Third Round of the 2026 Asian Zone World Cup Qualifiers against the host Australia on March 20, 2025.
Currently, the Indonesian national team is still filling third place in the group standings. This position does not meet the requirements to qualify directly for the 2026 World Cup because only the top two teams are entitled to tickets to the final round.
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