Naturalization Process Not Completed, Calvin Verdonk Joins Indonesian National Team Training

JAKARTA – – Calvin Verdonk’s descendants are present at training Indonesian National team ahead of friendly matches and the 2026 World Cup Qualifications for the Asian Zone. Calvin appears to have joined Asnawi Mangkualam and colleagues.

According to monitoringSINDOnews at the Madya Stadium, Jakarta on Friday (31/5/2024), Calvin arrived with the Indonesian National Team squad. The 27 year old player was immediately observed wearing the Indonesian National Team training uniform.

Calvin also had time to say hello when he passed in front of the media crew. The NEC Nijmegen player also smiled when the media crew called his name.

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After that, Calvin immediately joined other Indonesian national team players to take part in a training session. Light exercises such as jogging and passing were carried out by Calvin et al.

Just so you know, Calvin Verdonk’s naturalization process is actually not finished. However, the player of Acehnese descent has been allowed to train with the Garuda Squad.

He is a player who is used to playing at left back. So far, Calvin’s naturalization process has gone smoothly. Commissions III and X DPR RI will determine the naturalization of Calvin Verdonk on Monday (3/6/2024).

Calvin will be naturalized along with another descendant player, Jens Raven. The naturalization process for the two players is targeted to be completed before the 2026 World Cup Qualification match in the Asian Zone.

It is known that the Indonesian National Team will face Iraq and the Philippines. The two matches will take place at the Gelora Bung Karno Main Stadium (SUGBK), Jakarta on June 6 and 11 2024.

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