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Even for an unusually well-travelled footballer like Bruce Djite, who was born in the United States to African parents, a move to Sulawesi in Indonesia seems exotic. The K-shaped island is more than 1500 kilometres from Jakarta, and a long boat ride across the Java Sea to the holidaying Australians in Bali.
But the former Socceroo striker seems more than comfortable with his new life at PSM Makassar.
The club known as the Red Fish finished third in last season’s Liga One. And under Dutch coach Robert…

Former Socceroo Bruce Djite signs with PSM Makassar in Indonesia

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Former Socceroo striker Bruce Djite has joined Indonesia side PSM Makassar for the 2018 Liga One season, having last played for Suwon FC in South Korea.
The 30-year-old, who earned nine international caps between 2008 and 2010, will link up with Dutch coach Robert Alberts, a former junior with Eredivisie giants Ajax, after signing a two-year contract.
The United States-born forward will help PSM push for honours, and qualification for Asian competitions. They finished third in 2017 behind Bali United…

Indonesia need more superstars like Michael Essien for 2018 season

PJ Roberts assesses if Rafael van der Vaart is suited for a move to Indonesian club Bali United.
After making the 2016 final, Indonesia will fancy their chances at November’s AFF Suzuki Cup, which will introduce a new home-and-away format for the group stage.
But ASEAN success is just one of the hopes for Southeast Asia’s most populous nation.
Here are five 2018 football wishes for Indonesia.
1. More big names
The build-up to the 2017 Indonesia Liga One season was sent into the stratosphere by the arrival of five world stars. Michael Essien, Didier Zokora, Mohamed Sissoko, Peter Odemwingie,…

Ex-Home United boss Robert Alberts signs four-year PSM contract

Terens Puhiri turned on the jets as he outran nearly everyone on the opposing team in the Indonesian first division.
Former Home United coach Robert Alberts is looking to build something special at PSM Makassar after signing a four-year contract extension with the Indonesian club.
PSM finished third in the 2017 Indonesia Liga 1 and there was speculation that the Dutchman would leave for Malaysia or Thailand. He has committed himself, however, to the South Sulawesi club until 2021.
“I got offers from other teams,” Alberts told ESPN FC. “But the future here is bright. We are looking at the long-term and the new…

British coach Simon McMenemy guides Bhayangkara to Indonesia title

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Terens Puhiri turned on the jets as he outran nearly everyone on the opposing team in the Indonesian first division.

ESPN FC’s Jason Dasey and John Wilkinson discuss Simon McMenemy’s success at Bhayangkara FC. Bhayangkara were crowned champions of Indonesia’s Liga 1 after finishing above Bali United at the end of an exciting title race, despite losing their final game of the season to Persija.
The West Javans finished level on points with Bali. But, despite having an inferior goal difference, they lifted the trophy due to a better head-to-head record against their closest challengers.
However, there was controversy surrounding the title triumph.
Bhayangkara were helped by being awarded a forfeit 3-0 win…

Felda United track Bali United’s Dutch striker Sylvano Comvalius

Terens Puhiri turned on the jets as he outran nearly everyone on the opposing team in the Indonesian first division.
Malaysia’s Felda United are interested in Dutch striker Sylvano Comvalius who has set Indonesian football alight this season.
Bali United say they’re determined not to be distracted from their march towards the Liga 1 title, despite seeing the 30-year-old become one of Southeast Asian’s football’s hottest properties.

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Comvalius has scored an amazing 35 goals in only 30 league games this season to sit on top of the charts, helping Bali move into pole position in the title race with just one game…

Stefano Lilipaly takes Bali United top in Indonesia

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Terens Puhiri turned on the jets as he outran nearly everyone on the opposing team in the Indonesian first division.

ESPN FC’s Jason Dasey and John Wilkinson discuss Simon McMenemy’s success at Bhayangkara FC. A 95th-minute strike from Stefano Lilipaly gave Bali United a 1-0 win at PSM Makassar to put the islanders on top of the Indonesia Liga 1 table in the penultimate round of the season on Monday evening.
With the game heading for a 0-0 draw that would have suited previous leaders Bhayangkara, the Dutch-born midfielder scored the only goal of the game.
The win puts United two points clear at the top, though Bhayangkara, in second, have a game in hand. The first is a re-arranged match at Madura United…

Indonesia giants Persija Jakarta links up with Korean champs Jeonbuk

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Indonesia Liga 1 side Persija Jakarta have announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with newly-crowned K-League champions Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors.
The agreement was confirmed on Monday by Persija’s Chief Commercial Officer Andhika Suksmana and Jeonbuk President Seung Gwon-baek at the Jeonju World Cup Stadium in South Korea.
The MoU covers various potential areas of cooperation between the two clubs, and there will be a particular focus on the development of young players.
The…

Bhayangkara stunned by PSM to blow open Indonesia title race

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Robert Alberts’ PSM Makassar blew the Indonesian title race wide open on Thursday with a 2-0 win at the home of Liga One leaders Bhayangkara.
With four games of the season remaining, the Sulawesi team moved into second and a point behind Bhayangkara, who have now lost two successive league games just when a first title had moved into sight.
Both goals came early in the second half and both came from corners. Wiljan Pluim opened the scoring three minutes after the restart.
The Dutch midfielder reacted…

Peter Odemwingie suspended as Madura lose top spot in Indonesia

Ex-Stoke winger Peter Odemwingie is continuing his fine form in Indonesia for Madura United.
Bali United defeated Madura United 5-2 on Sunday to leapfrog above the visitors to take top spot in Indonesia’s Liga 1.
A hat trick from Dutch star Sylvano Comvalius did the damage against a Madura team missing star forward Peter Odemwingie through suspension.
A sixth-minute goal from Nick van der Velden gave Bali the lead against Madura, who arrived on the island in pole position. Then two goals in the next 15 minutes from Comvalius, the second a penalty, put Bali 3-0 ahead and in total control…

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