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Dewa United Parts Ways With Coach Jan Olde Riekerink

From Republika · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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News Official statement Outcome reported
  • Dewa United has officially parted ways with coach Jan Olde Riekerink after four seasons.
  • Riekerink led the team from the lower ranks to become a serious contender and secured a historic spot in the AFC Challenge League.
  • The club expressed gratitude for his contributions, noting significant performance improvements during his tenure.

Dewa United has officially ended its four-season partnership with coach Jan Olde Riekerink, the club announced Saturday. The decision marks the departure of the Dutch tactician, who was instrumental in the team's development.

Club president Ardian Satya Negara praised Riekerink's dedication, stating he arrived during the club's foundational stages. "Coach Jan came when we were still in the early stages of building the club. Over four seasons, he helped us grow little by little," Ardian said in a statement.

Coach Jan came when we were still in the early stages of building the club. Over four seasons, he helped us grow little by little.

— Ardian Satya NegaraPresident of Dewa United Banten FC, commenting on the coach's tenure.

Riekerink oversaw a significant transformation in Dewa United's performance. The team evolved from struggling at the bottom of the league to becoming a top contender. A major achievement under his guidance was qualifying for the AFC Challenge League 2025/2026, a historic milestone for the club.

The team's performance showed consistent improvement. In his first season, Dewa United finished 17th. The following season, they climbed to fifth place. The 2024/25 season saw them finish as Liga 1 runners-up, and in the 2025/26 season, they reached the AFC Challenge League quarterfinals while finishing seventh in the league.

We express our deepest gratitude for all the contributions Coach Jan has made.

— Ardian Satya NegaraPresident of Dewa United Banten FC, thanking the departing coach.
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Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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