JAKARTA - John Herdman has been appointed as the coach of the Indonesian National Team by the PSSI. However, he will only present and introduce himself directly on Monday, January 12 tomorrow.
This news was conveyed by PSSI which said that the English coach would attend a press conference to introduce himself at a hotel in Jakarta at 09.00 WIB. However, this introduction event can only be attended by limited guests and media.
"PSSI will introduce a new coach for the Indonesian National Team. In connection with this, PSSI invites media colleagues to attend the Press Conference which will be held on Monday, January 12, 2026 at 09.00 WIB - finished," follows the PSSI statement in an invitation to the media crew.
Even though it was held in a limited manner, the press conference introducing John Herdman as the coach of the Indonesian National Team could be watched by the general public through PSSI and the Indonesian National Team Youtube.
In the contract agreement with PSSI, John Herdman who is a former coach of the Canadian national team has a two-year working period. He also has an option to extend for two years if he meets the target in the 2027 Asian Cup.
Before the 2027 Asian Cup, Herdman will first handle the Garuda squad in the 2026 FIFA Series in March in Jakarta and the 2026 AFF Cup which is a prestigious event in the ASEAN region.
In addition to handling the Indonesian National Team, Herdman will also hold the position as coach of Indonesia U-23. Herdman's immediate task in this age category is the 2026 Asian Games in Japan.
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