Indonesia U17 National Team vs Zambia in the 2025 FIFA U17 World Cup: 3 Records of Putu Panji's Team Defeat Chipolopolo

Indonesia U17 National Team vs Zambia in the 2025 FIFA U17 World Cup, 3 records of Putu Panji's team defeat Chipolopolo (Zambia's nickname).

Reported,Indonesia U17 National Team will face Zambia in the group H opening match of the 2025 FIFA U17 World Cup held at Aspire Zone, Pitch 7, Al Rayyan, Qatar, on Tuesday (11/4/2025), 22:45 WIB.

Indonesia U17 team certainly aims for 3 points to steal full points before facing strong country Brazil in the second match.

Considering that Zambia can be said to still have a balanced strength if head-to-head with the Indonesian national team.

If they succeed in beating Zambia, the team coached by Nova Arianto will have more confidence and mental strength when facing Brazil in the second match.

Furthermore, the Indonesia U17 National Team also has 3 important assets to defeat Zambia in the opening match.

The three aspects mentioned relate to mental play and the report card from Zambia.

Here is the full review:

Mental Playing Zambia Potential Down

First, regarding Zambia's mental game, which has the potential to decline when facing the Indonesia U17 National Team.

Not without reason, the fact is that Zambia suffered a heavy defeat with a score of 6-1 in the Africa Cup U17 quarterfinal match.

At that time, Zambia lost to Burkina Faso U17 with a score of 6-1.

Although, in the previous match, Zambia recorded 2 wins and 1 draw in Group A matches at the event.

That defeat could serve as a foundation for the Indonesia U17 National Team to silence Zambia.

Indonesia U17 National Team Wins Mentally

In contrast to Zambia, the Indonesia U17 national team managed to achieve a positive report compared to Chipolopolo.

Indonesia U17 National Team recorded 5 wins, 4 draws, and 5 losses.

Where, the latest two matches of Indonesia U17 national team recorded 2 times a draw against Ivory Coast U17 and Panama U17.

Impressive notes for the Indonesia U17 National Team ahead of the match against Zambia.

Moreover, the Indonesia U17 National Team once had a friendly match with two African countries, Mali U17 and Ivory Coast U17, resulting in one loss and one draw.

While Zambia recorded 2 wins, 1 draw, and 2 losses.

Lower Goal Conceded Ratio

The three are related to the high goal conceded ratio record of Zambia.

Dennis Makinka's wards conceded 10 goals in 5 matches.

In other words, Zambia recorded a goal conceded ratio of 0.5 per match.

Or almost said in every Zambian match, they always concede 1 goal.

It can be proven from the recordscleansheetZambia was drawn once against Morocco with a score of 0-0.

For goal records, Zambia scored 8 goals from 5 matches.

List of Players of the Indonesia U17 National Team

Indonesia U17 National Team has announced its squad that will participate in the 2025 FIFA U17 World Cup through the official team's Instagram page on Friday (10/31/2025).

As many as 21 players entered the Indonesia U17 National Team squad under Nova Arianto.

Where, the majority of the Indonesia U17 national team players are filled by players from Persija Jakarta.

A list of Persija Jakarta players who entered the Indonesia U17 National Team squad includes Fabio Azka, Algazani Dwi, Zahaby Gholy, and Fandi Ahmad.

Persija Jakarta is the team that submitted the most names to the Indonesia U17 National Team.

Borneo FC released two names, Dafa Zaidan and Ilham Romadhona.

In addition, Persib Bandung and Bhayangkara FC also submitted two names.

Here is the full list of names of the Indonesia U17 National Team players:

Goalkeeper:

Rendy Razzaqu (Madura United), Dafa Al Gasemi (Dewa United), Mike Rajasa Hoppenbrouwers (FC Utrecht)

Bek:

Dafa Zaidan, Ida Bagus Putu Cahya, I Putu Panji Apriawan, Mathew Baker, Eizar Tanjung, Lucas Lee, Fabio Azkairawan, Ilham Romadhona, Muhammad Al Gazani, Azizu Milanesta

Midfielder:

Evandra Florasta, Muhammad Zahaby Gholy, Nazriel Alfaro, Rafi Rasyiq

Striker:

Mierza Fijatullah, Fadly Alberto, Dimas Adi Prasetyo, Fandi Ahmad Muzaki.

(/Adi Manggala S)

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