Liga Nusantara 2025/2026 Officially Rolls, Rans Nusantara FC Wins In Group C Opening Match

Persibo Bojonegoro and Rans Nusantara during the duel in the inaugural match of Liga Nusantara 2025/2026 (PSSI Pers)

SOLO - Liga Nusantara 2025/2026, which is the third caste competition in the country, officially took place on Saturday, November 29. The opening of this season begins with the opening ceremony which will be held at the Sriwedari Stadium, Solo.

After the opening ceremony continued with a match that brought together Persibo Bojonegoro against Rans Nusantara FC. This match is the opening for Group C.

The meeting of the two teams was fierce, because despite the many opportunities created throughout the first half none of them had any results. Two goals were created in the first half, each for Rans Nusantara FC and Persibo Bojonegoro.

But unfortunately, the two goals were bricked by the referee after deciding that offside would happen first. After the referee gave extra time, the score still showed 0-0.

The match got hotter in the second half, buying and selling attacks was inevitable. Hard games also happened several times. The deadlock is still perched for both Rans Nusantara FC and Persiba.

The situation in the first half was repeated again, no goals were created for up to 90 full minutes. However, the referee's decision to provide additional time became the hope for Rans.

The 1-0 score finally broke for the visitors. Rans Nusantara managed to change things when the time showed 90+4. It was Sultan Akbar who became the only scorer as well as the determinant of Rans' victory in the inaugural match of Group C.

Apart from the victory that was secured by Rans Nusantara FC in the opening match, the 2025/2026 Nusantara League competition will continue until February 8 next. There are a total of 160 matches with 22 teams participating.

The entire team will be divided into 4 groups and held in three cities, namely Magelang, Solo, and Surabaya. Later, the three best teams will be entitled to secure promotion tickets to Liga 2, while the four clubs will be declared relegated according to the adjustment of the competition format after the two participants resign.

Second season I.League in handling the Nusantara League is proof of our commitment to continue to encourage the progress of Indonesian football. We want to ensure that every competition under I.League is organized in a professional, structured, and provides space for the development of clubs and young talents. said Ferry Paulus, President Director of I.League when attending the Sriwedari Stadium, Surakarta.

With the 2025/2026 Nusantara League rolling out, I.League hopes that this competition can become a strong foundation in producing superior seeds and strengthening the Indonesian football ecosystem towards a more competitive future.