Saying the Oath as an Indonesian citizen in Denmark, Kevin Diks has a great chance of appearing against Japan and Saudi Arabia

Jakarta, Beritasatu.com – Kevin Diks has a great opportunity to defend the Indonesian National Team against Japan and Saudi Arabia after taking the oath as an Indonesian citizen (WNI) in Copanhagen, Denmark, Friday (8/11/2024).

The Indonesian national team will appear against Japan on November 15 2024 and meet Saudi Arabia four days later in the third round of the 2026 Asian zone Cup qualifiers. These two matches will be held at the Gelora Bung Karno Main Stadium, Jakarta

PSSI General Chair Erick Thohir welcomed the process of taking the oath and pledging allegiance to become Indonesian citizens carried out by Kevin Diks together with two female footballers, Noa Johanna and Estella Raquel.

Erick appreciated the speed of the naturalization process for the 28 year old player. According to him, this was realized thanks to the full support of President Prabowo Subianto, Commissions X and

“Thank God, today Kevin Diks has officially taken the oath as an Indonesian citizen to strengthen the Indonesian National Team. Thank you to President Prabowo Subianto, the Speaker of the DPR, DPR leaders and members, as well as the relevant Ministers for their support so that Kevin’s oath can be carried out quickly for the Indonesian National Team,” said Erick, who witnessed Kevin’s swearing-in at the Indonesian Embassy in Copenhagen.

Erick also revealed that Kevin had started the process of making an ID card and passport. The next step is to move the federation so that Kevin can immediately strengthen the Indonesian national team.

According to Erick, the presence of this strong defender from FC Copenhagen will strengthen the Indonesian national team’s defense, especially ahead of the 2026 World Cup qualifying matches in the Asian zone against Japan and Saudi Arabia at the GBK Main Stadium, Senayan, on 15 and 19 November.

“The entry of Kevin Diks, who is known as a tough defender at FC Copenhagen, and is able to compete with big European teams in the Europa Conference League, will really benefit us. Not only for the next two away matches, but also for the following matches,” Erick concluded.