Persikotas Nusantara Prepares for Liga 3 Nusantara 2026/2027: Mixed 30-player squad and promotion target to Liga 2

Persikotas Nusantara, a newly transformed football club from the acquisition of Nusantara Lampung FC, is entering the preparation phase for the 2026/2027 Liga 3 Nusantara season. The club has announced a squad of 10 senior players, 15 U-23 players, and 5 U-20 players, with a target squad size of 30 players. The main goal is to secure promotion to Liga 2 in the debut season. According to Chairman Ecep Suwardaniyasa, this is a realistic but ambitious target requiring strong attacking and defensive capabilities. A two-month intensive physical and tactical training phase has been emphasized to ensure squad cohesion before the league campaign begins. Collaboration with Dejan FC aims to strengthen team structure and tactical organization. Friendly matches are planned in Tasikmalaya, Ciamis, or Banjar to test the attacking and defensive schemes being built. In the context of growing Indonesian football, especially in regional leagues like Liga 3 Nusantara, building a squad for a new club like Persikotas Nusantara requires patience and long-term strategy. The club recognizes that promotion in the debut season is a major challenge but also an opportunity to build foundations. The two-month training focus on fitness and tactics, with support from Dejan FC, is expected to improve organizational skills. Friendly matches will help refine attacking and defensive models. The squad balance emphasizes experience and youth. The 10 senior players will serve as anchors, while the 15 U-23 and 5 U-20 players offer development opportunities. This mixed approach supports long-term growth but requires careful generational management to avoid conflicts in the dressing room. Regarding facilities, Persikotas Nusantara faces challenges with Stadion Wira Dadaha not being suitable yet. Alternative venues like Banjar or Ciamis are under consideration if the league requires a home-and-away format. Cooperation with Tasikmalaya City Government for stadium repairs demonstrates proactive planning. This ensures compliance with PSSI regulations and avoids scheduling issues. The key event was Chairman Ecep Suwardaniyasa's announcement on September 6, 2026, to the Tasik City Society. This aimed to build fan alignment early. However, the presence of two Persikotas teams in the same city—one in Liga 4 and one in Liga 3—could create internal competition and fan confusion, requiring careful handling. Financially, Persikotas Nusantara is in a building phase. No detailed revenue or wage data is available, but recruiting 25 players and expanding to 30 indicates deliberate squad construction rather than panic signings. Stadium and two-month training costs are significant, but management is working to maintain sustainability. The transformation from Nusantara Lampung FC brings infrastructure investment hopes, though potential financial liabilities exist. In Liga 3 Nusantara, Persikotas Nusantara is positioned as a promotion contender. Compared to top teams, they have motivation but gaps in finance and experience. Collaboration with Dejan FC is expected to improve organization for upcoming friendlies. Each friendly match will test the developing schemes. With the mixed squad, the two-month training will help U-23 and U-20 players adapt quickly. However, the largest risk is maintaining balance between experienced players and youth. With only 10 seniors in a 30-player squad, injuries or absences could be critical. On regulations, Persikotas Nusantara is strictly following PSSI rules. Cooperation with city government for facilities shows awareness of venue and scheduling regulations. If home-and-away format is enforced, alternatives are ready to avoid violations. The dual Persikotas teams in Tasikmalaya could cause fan confusion. One in Liga 4 and one in Liga 3 might create local derbies, attracting community attention. However, this could also distract resources and focus from management. Persikotas Nusantara needs a distinct identity through the Nusantara branding to attract fans and investors. Promotion to Liga 2 in the debut season is ambitious but offers a chance to prove itself. With Dejan FC support, the squad will be better organized. Upcoming friendlies will provide key data for tactical adjustments before the league starts. Persikotas Nusantara's development is about football and community building. Cooperation with the city government for facilities shows long-term vision. However, the biggest risk is maintaining motivation during the debut season's pressure. Each friendly will be a key test for the mixed squad. Persikotas Nusantara is in a transitional phase with a 10 senior + 15 U-23 + 5 U-20 squad. This combination offers youth development opportunities but requires careful management. Chairman Ecep Suwardaniyasa has reaffirmed the promotion target as realistic, but it requires team effort. Friendly matches at Tasikmalaya, Ciamis, or Banjar will test the schemes. Financially, Persikotas Nusantara is building. Recruiting 25 players shows a long-term strategy. However, stadium and training costs are challenges. Management is seeking solutions to maintain sustainability. In Liga 3 Nusantara, Persikotas Nusantara has a motivation advantage. Compared to other clubs, they need to improve organization to compete. Dejan FC collaboration is expected to help progress. In conclusion, Persikotas Nusantara is entering the season with high hopes. The mixed squad and Liga 2 promotion target are ambitious but challenging. Management needs to closely monitor friendlies and government updates on facilities. Every decision is important for success in this pressured debut season. 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