Indra Sjafri gives full support ahead of U-17 team match against North Korea

Indra Sjafri has given his full support to Nova Arianto and the Indonesia U-17 national team facing a tough challenge in the quarter-finals of the 2025 U-17 Asian Cup.

Indonesia U-17 national team — who collected nine points as Group C winners will meet North Korea who finished as Group D runners-up with five points.

The match will be held at King Abdullah Sports City Hall Stadium, Jeddah — with I Putu Panji Apriawan and teammates required to secure victory to advance to the semi-finals.

Mathew Baker‘s squad faces a formidable opponent — North Korea boasting an impressive record as U-17 Asian Cup champions in both 2010 and 2014 editions.