Indonesian national coach <strong>John Herdman</strong> has defended player <strong>Ramadhan Sananta</strong> following widespread criticism after Indonesia's match against <strong>Saint Kitts and Nevis</strong>, which ended in a 4-0 victory. Despite not scoring, Herdman emphasized Sananta's importance to the team.
Eric Thohir, President of the Indonesian Football Association, urges the national team to focus on their upcoming match against Bulgaria following a decisive 4-0 win over Saint Kitts and Nevis in the FIFA 2026 match series.
The Indonesian national team secured a comfortable lead against Saint Kitts and Nevis with a score of 2-0 in the first half of the match held at Gelora Bung Karno Stadium. Player Beckham Putra scored both goals.
Indonesia is set to face Saint Kitts and Nevis in the opening match of the FIFA Series 2026, taking place at Gelora Bung Karno Stadium in Jakarta on Friday at 20:00 local time. This match marks the debut of new coach John Herdman with the Indonesian national team.