NUFC while peeking at the chance to become the first IKN representative in League 1.
Nusantara United FC was plotted as the capital city club (IKN) of Indonesia after officially acquiring the League 2 promotion club, Mataram Utama.
Previously, Mataram Utama won the Liga 3 season 2021/22 regional DI Yogyakarta, December 2021. Meanwhile, Nusantara United FC was ratified at the PSSI Congress in Bandung, last May.
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“We want to develop a team with a strong foundation, optimizing the lineup of young players for the club’s future success,” said NUFC President Commissioner Gamma Abdurrahman Thohir.
“Therefore, we also expect support and prayers from all Indonesian people, especially residents of East Kalimantan. Without it, we are nothing,” added Gamma.
“Our target is to play as much as possible next season while looking at promotion opportunities to Liga 1. Of course, we want to make that dream come true,” he concluded.
In preparation for the 2022 Liga 2 season which will be held next August, NUFC has conducted trials against a number of League 1 clubs, one of which is Persis Solo and Persebaya Surabaya.
