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Mozambique Coach Confident Indonesia Will Qualify for 2030 World Cup

From Republika · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Mozambique's national team coach Chiquinho Conde believes Indonesia will qualify for the 2030 World Cup.
  • Conde's confidence stems from Indonesia's current quality and strong players, despite both nations never having played in a World Cup.
  • He also praised the enthusiastic Indonesian supporters, highlighting the crucial "symbiosis" between players, fans, and the team structure.

Mozambique's national team coach Chiquinho Conde expressed strong confidence in Indonesia's potential to qualify for the 2030 FIFA World Cup. His belief is rooted in the quality and strength of the Indonesian squad, which he observed during a recent FIFA Match Day where Mozambique lost 1-0 to Indonesia. Conde stated that with the current coaching staff and talented players, Indonesia is capable of achieving this goal.

I think so, Indonesia, with the coaching staff like they have now, I think with good and strong players, and they will definitely be able to qualify in 2030.

— Chiquinho CondeFollowing Mozambique's 1-0 loss to Indonesia in a FIFA Match Day game.

Both Indonesia and Mozambique have yet to make an appearance in the World Cup. Indonesia's journey in the 2026 qualifiers saw them eliminated after matches against Saudi Arabia and Iraq in the fourth round of the Asian zone. Similarly, Mozambique finished third in their group in the African zone qualifiers, falling short of advancing.

Hopefully, we will meet in Portugal, Spain, and Morocco. Mozambique and Indonesia are in the same group.

— Chiquinho CondeExpressing a wish for both teams to qualify for the 2030 World Cup.

"Hopefully, we will meet in Portugal, Spain, and Morocco. Mozambique and Indonesia are in the same group," Conde remarked, looking forward to a potential future encounter on the world stage. He also highlighted the significant role of the fans, noting the large and enthusiastic crowd at the Gelora Bung Karno Stadium.

The spectators cheered very, very enthusiastically for the Indonesian team, which is very good for a developing team.

— Chiquinho CondeCommenting on the large and energetic crowd at the stadium.

Conde praised the "very, very enthusiastic" supporters, emphasizing that this energy is vital for a developing team. He described the relationship between the players, the audience, and the overall team structure as a crucial "symbiosis" that defines a team's success. The match itself saw Ole Romeny score the lone goal for Indonesia, securing the victory.

And I think that is what defines a team. Not just the players, there must be a symbiosis between the players, the spectators, and the entire structure.

— Chiquinho CondeExplaining the importance of fan support and team unity.
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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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