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Rahmad Darmawan to Lead Indonesia All Star in 2025 President’s Cup Showdown

Rahmad Darmawan to Lead Indonesia All Star in 2025 President’s Cup Showdown
Rahmad Darmawan has officially been appointed as the head coach of the Indonesia All Star team for the upcoming 2025 President’s Cup. With a long-standing reputation in Indonesian football, his selection is seen as a strategic decision to lead a squad filled with the nation’s top local talents. His experience and history of success make him a fitting choice to manage a team with high expectations in a prestigious tournament.

Coach Rahmad, widely known as Coach RD, brings a wealth of experience from both domestic and international football. He has coached numerous top-tier Indonesian clubs, including Persija Jakarta, Arema FC, and Sriwijaya FC, and has also earned recognition abroad during his time managing Malaysia’s T-Team. His history includes leading teams to championship titles and guiding the national U-23 squad to silver medals in SEA Games tournaments.

The decision to appoint a seasoned local coach for a squad composed entirely of Indonesian players reflects a desire to ensure chemistry and cultural familiarity. Coach RD holds the required professional coaching licenses and has a proven ability to manage high-stakes matches, making him well-suited to steer the All Star team in a competitive setting.

The 2025 President’s Cup will kick off on July 6, with matches hosted at Jakarta’s Gelora Bung Karno Stadium and Bandung’s Si Jalak Harupat Stadium. Indonesia All Star has been drawn into Group A alongside former champions Arema FC and English side Oxford United, while Group B includes Persib Bandung, Thailand’s Port FC, and Liga 1 runners-up Dewa United. All eyes will be on how far Coach RD can take his star-studded squad in this international tournament.