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Indonesia Women's League launches amid hopes for growth in women's football

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 15, 2026, 6:02 AM

Last updated Oct 15, 2026

Indonesia Women's League launches amid hopes for growth in women's football

Summary

The Indonesia Women's League (IWL) restarts this weekend after a seven-year hiatus. Zahra Naqiyyah, a player for Garudayaksa Women, expressed optimism for the league's future, emphasizing the potential for Indonesia to become a powerhouse in Asian women’s football. The league, which faced disruption due to the COVID-19 pandemic, will feature six clubs in its initial phase, backed by funding of 24 billion rupiah from the Football Association of Indonesia. Many players, like Nastasia Suci Ramadhani and Azra Zifa Kayla, continue to balance football aspirations with educational or other career pursuits. Despite past challenges, IWL aims to foster a sustainable environment for women's football in the country.

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•IWL resumes this weekend after seven years off.
•Zahra Naqiyyah optimistic about women's football potential.
•League features six clubs; initial funding is 24 billion rupiah.
•Players balancing football with education and other careers.
•Indonesia aims for growth in women's football after historical challenges.

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6:02 AMYahoo Sports — 'High hopes' as Indonesian women get a football league, again

What they're saying

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Seven years after Covid-19 put the brakes on Indonesia's new women's football league, Zahra Naqiyyah will finally return to the field with "high hopes" for the women's game in the country."I have high hopes for women's football in Indonesia," she added, wearing a black hijab and the turquoise jersey of her club, Garudayaksa Women.
— Yahoo Sports

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