Indonesia Football Association Says Manahan Stadium Ready to Host FIFA U-20 World Cup

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In addition to the aforementioned stadiums, the other venues are Gelora Bung Karno Stadium, Jakarta and Gelora Bung Tomo Stadium, Surabaya city, East Java.

He said Manahan Stadium is an important venue for U-20 World Cup because it is planned to hold the final match and closing ceremony of the event.

Only small details which are needed to be adjusted at the stadium, such as the arrangement of the logo of the sponsors, the PSSI chairperson said.

“I think Manahan Stadium, Solo, has no issue because it is very well-maintained. Only the grass [on the pitch] should be improved according to FIFA’s standards,” he said.

Youth and Sports Minister Zainudin Amali, who also reviewed the stadium, has said that each regional government that will hold the tournament had inked a host city contract which contains the commitments of the local government to implement the sporting event.

Hence, the central government and the Indonesia FIFA U-20 World Cup Organizing Committee (INAFOC) is carrying out a series of visit to each stadium to ensure the implementation of the commitments.

“I assess whether the local governments have carried out the agreed commitments well or not. Manahan Stadium and Solo administration have been truly prepared to become an excellent host,” the minister added.

Erick is also a co-owner of Persis, a football club in Solo, along with President Joko Widodo's youngest son, Kaesang Pangarep. His eldest brother, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, is the Mayor of Solo City.

Source: State News Antara