PSSI Collaborates with the Japan Football Association

PSSI Chairman Erick Thohir and President of the Japan Football Association (JFA) Tashima Kohzo signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). Through this collaboration, the two agreed on three important points for the development of Indonesian football.

The signing of the MoU between PSSI and JFA was held at the Prince Takamado Memorial JFA YUME Field, Chiba, Japan, Monday (22/5/2023).

The agreed points are first, PSSI and JFA will work together in the development of the women’s soccer team.

Japan has a good record of achievement in developing its women’s team, both in the U-16, U-20 groups, and even being able to become world champions.

“I have asked for a trainer to be brought in from Japan, to work together and be able to train in Indonesia,” said Erick in a virtual press conference.

Second, PSSI and JFA agreed to encourage benchmarking or comparisons in terms of national team management.

The goal is to get input on how the Indonesian national football team can be developed. Benchmarking will be carried out between leagues in Indonesia and leagues held in Japan, including their main league, or J-League.

Third, the issue of refereeing is also an important thing to pay attention to. On that basis, PSSI cooperates with JFA to provide refereeing support, including sending their best referees to Indonesia.

“We will use Japanese referees. We are waiting for their names. In this way, we will try to make our refereeing better,” said Erick.

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