Indonesia U-20 coach targets squad development in Jordan and US friendlies
Matches in Antalya will help Nova Arianto assess his players as Indonesia prepare for the 2027 U-20 Asian Cup.
Indonesia U-20 coach Nova Arianto wants friendlies against Jordan and the United States at a training camp in Antalya, Turkey, to improve his squad and help identify his best player combination for the 2027 U-20 Asian Cup.
Indonesia are scheduled to play Jordan on November 11 and the United States on November 16. In an Instagram post, Nova thanked PSSI for arranging the camp and opponents he described as strong.
The 47-year-old coach also sees the camp as an opportunity for players from Indonesia’s domestic competitions to develop. His selections include footballers from both the top-flight Super League and the second-tier Championship.
The second-tier players called up include Er Deva Aulia of Kendal Tornado FC, along with Adhyaksa FC’s Fabio Azka Irawan and Muhamad Algazani Dwi Sugandi. Nova said some new selections had received substantial playing time in Liga 2, and he wanted to give players opportunities to build on that experience.
Nova said the squad would be evaluated again, with diaspora players also remaining under consideration as he seeks the strongest combination for the Asian tournament.
