Jakarta, ThedailyID — Mozambique head coach Chiquinho Conde has praised Indonesia ahead of their upcoming FIFA Matchday encounter, describing the Garuda squad as a strong and well-organized team.
Conde made the remarks as Mozambique prepares to face Indonesia at Gelora Bung Karno Stadium on June 9. The match forms part of both teams’ preparations for future international competitions.
The Mozambique coach acknowledged Indonesia’s recent progress under head coach Patrick Kluivert. He noted that the national team has become increasingly competitive and difficult to face.
“They are a strong team,” Conde said ahead of the match. He also highlighted Indonesia’s ability to play with intensity, especially when backed by home supporters.
Indonesia enters the fixture with growing confidence after securing a convincing 3-0 victory over Oman in the previous FIFA Matchday match. The result helped the Garuda climb four places in the FIFA rankings to 118th in the world.
A positive result against Mozambique could further boost Indonesia’s ranking points. Mozambique currently sits above Indonesia in the FIFA standings, making the match an important opportunity for the hosts.
The African side arrives with its own ambitions. Mozambique has established itself as one of the stronger teams in southern Africa and continues to push for greater success on the international stage.
Meanwhile, Indonesia aims to maintain its positive momentum following several encouraging performances over the past year. The team has also benefited from a mix of experienced players and emerging young talents.
The match is expected to attract significant attention from Indonesian fans, who have packed Gelora Bung Karno for recent international fixtures.
Both coaches are likely to use the game to evaluate their squads while pursuing a valuable victory. However, Conde’s comments suggest Mozambique will not underestimate the challenge posed by the rapidly improving Garuda side.
