Persib and Borneo FC to Represent Indonesia at ASEAN Shopee Cup
- 31 Mei 2026 19:55 WIB
- Voice of Indonesia
Key Points
- Persib Bandung and Borneo FC will represent Indonesia in the 2026/27 ASEAN Club Championship Shopee Cup.
- Both clubs secured places after finishing in the top two positions of the national league.
- Selection follows official regulations requiring representatives from first and second league standings.
RRI.CO.ID, Jakarta - Persib Bandung and Borneo FC Samarinda will represent Indonesia at the ASEAN Club Championship Shopee Cup 2026/27 after finishing in the top two positions of the country’s premier domestic league.
The selection of Indonesia’s representatives follows official regulations of the Southeast Asian club competition, which require participants to be the first‑ and second‑placed teams in their national league.
Persib Bandung earned the right to compete after winning the BRI Super League 2025/26, concluding the season as champions. Borneo FC Samarinda secured the runner‑up spot and will join Persib at the regional tournament.
ILeague Competition Director Asep Saputra confirmed that the appointment of Indonesia’s representatives complies with the rules. “According to the regulations, representatives come from the first and second places of the league,” Asep said in a written statement released on Sunday, May 31, 2026.
The draw for the ASEAN Club Championship Shopee Cup 2026/27 will take place in Jakarta on Friday, June 5, 2026.
The participation of both clubs marks Indonesia’s return to the competition after missing the previous edition. ILeague President Ferry Paulus expressed hope that the two teams will perform at their best, calling the opportunity significant for Indonesian football.
“Hopefully, both clubs will bring positive results for Indonesia,” Ferry said, adding that he expects the country’s representatives to be competitive at the Southeast Asian level. (Annaila Azzahra)
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