JAKARTA The U-23 Indonesian National Team Coach (Timnas), Indra Sjafri, praised Rizky Ridho's goal for being included in the 2025 Puskas Award nominees to compete with 10 other nominees.
The International Football Federation (FIFA) officially announced 11 nominees for the 2025 Puskas Award on Friday, November 14, 2025. Rizky became the first Indonesian player to enter the nominee.
"About Ridho, from a number of goals, I think Ridho's goal, yes, is good. I (hopefully), hopefully Kadek Arel can imitate it," said Indra in Jakarta.
Kadek Arel is one of 30 players who will be called by Indra Sjafri to undergo preparations for the 2025 SEA Games next month in Thailand.
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The Bali United player and colleagues will face a trial match against Mali U-23 on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at Pakansari Stadium, Bogor Regency, West Java.
"All the players are in good condition for tomorrow's match against Mali. Hopefully we can show our best and as a strong team," said Kadek.
Ridho's goal will compete with 10 other goals, such as Declan Rice's (Arsenal) goal against Real Madrid and Lamine Yamal (Barcelona) against Espanyol.
The other nominees are Alerrandro Souza (Vitoria vs Cruizeiro), Alessandro Deiola (Cagliari vs Venezia), Pedro De La Vega (Cruz Azul vs Seatle Sounders), Santiago Montiel (Independiente vs Independiente Rivadevia), Amr Nasser (Al Ahly vs Pharco).
Then, there are also Carlos Orrantia (Queretaro vs Atlas), Lucas Ribeiro (Mamelodi Sundowns vs Borussia Dortmund), Kevin Rodrigues (Kasimpasa vs Rizespor).
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