Press Statement of President of the Republic of Indonesia at Kompi Football Field, Gorontalo City, Gorontalo Province, April 21, 2024

President of the Republic of Indonesia (Joko Widodo):

Well, this is our preparation for facing Jordan tonight. Everything must be prepared, the strategy must be mapped out, the players must be fit, their skills must also be good. Inshaallah, the preparation this afternoon in Gorontalo will impact the match in Doha, Qatar, between the Indonesian national team and Jordan.

Journalist:

Is there a chance for Indonesia to win tonight, sir? Your prediction, sir. Your prediction, sir?

President of the Republic of Indonesia (Joko Widodo):

Well, we pray for everything, we pray together so that our national team, the Indonesian U-23 national team in the Asian Cup, can really dominate the field, can score as many goals as possible.

Journalist and Gorontalo United Players:

Amen.

President of the Republic of Indonesia (Joko Widodo):

No red card.

Journalist and Gorontalo United Players:

Amen.

Journalist:

How is the weather in Gorontalo, sir?

President of the Republic of Indonesia (Joko Widodo):

Good, but yes, it’s hot. Playing for 30 minutes feels like playing for 90 minutes. But are there many young talents in, what is it, Gorontalo?

Gorontalo United Players:

United.

President of the Republic of Indonesia (Joko Widodo):

[Gorontalo] United. This is good, good, good. Still young, but the skills are good. Yes, that’s all.

Journalist:

Preparation for the Constitutional Court’s decision tomorrow, sir?

President of the Republic of Indonesia (Joko Widodo):

Oh, that’s within the jurisdiction of the Constitutional Court.

Journalist:

Thank you, Mr. President.

(AS/MMB)