47 Players to Represent Indonesia's U18 Women's National Team at Srikandi Merdeka Cup 2026
Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Indonesia's U18 women's national football team will compete in the 2026 Srikandi Merdeka Cup with 47 players.
- The players will be divided into two squads, Garuda Pertiwi and Putri Nusantara, to maximize opportunities for young talent.
- Garuda Pertiwi is in Group A with Hong Kong, Malaysia, and Saudi Arabia, while Putri Nusantara is in Group B with Thailand, Singapore, and Jordan.
A total of 47 players have been selected to represent Indonesia's U18 women's national football team at the 2026 Srikandi Merdeka Cup. The young athletes will be split into two distinct teams, Garuda Pertiwi and Putri Nusantara, to compete in the tournament.
This division aims to provide broader playing opportunities for the nation's emerging football talents. The Garuda Pertiwi squad includes goalkeepers Alleana Ayu Arumy, Alliya Khairun, and Elbian Defika. The defense will be anchored by Raisya Novita, Jazlyn Kayla, Yasmin Aprilianti, Aulya Putri, Shifana Rizka, Alika Nailah, and Febri Arum. Midfielders for Garuda Pertiwi are Nayla Aulianti, Anya Gabriella Chandra, Rengganis Wijanarto, Della Citra Ayu Anggareni, Nafeeza Ayasha Nori, Kesya Arabela Manisya Nian, Fredrika Yikwa, and Lareina Ramira Savvy. The attacking force will rely on Diva Aulia Putri, Safa Amelia, Griselda Vivian, Jezlyn Kayla, Ayla Dva Khala, and Fadilia.
Meanwhile, the Putri Nusantara team's goalkeeping duties fall to Nuara Airish Qaisara Rifaldhi, Naura Khalfani Hayfa, and Kyla Bethari Oliver. The defensive line features Khansa Nisa, Kazuma Zalfa, Yafiqa Rahma, Racheyla Delpiula, Ade Yasfa, Aurellia Anindya, Amanda Fitriani, Agisti Qori, and Asyifa Sholawa. The midfield will be bolstered by Indira Fatima, Clarisya Putri Kurniawan, Putri Neza Larasati, Lintang Anugrah Radisty, Bilqis Fatimah Az-Zahra, and Ghaida Mazaya. Upfront, the team's strikers are Oktavia Safara Putri, Keyra Az-Zahra, Latisha Safa Berliana, Herdy Pahabol, and Dian Aprilia Pary.
The Srikandi Merdeka Cup 2026 is scheduled to take place at the Supersoccer Arena in Kudus from August 14 to 23, 2026. Garuda Pertiwi has been drawn into Group A alongside Hong Kong, Malaysia, and Saudi Arabia. Putri Nusantara will compete in Group B against Thailand, Singapore, and Jordan.
Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.