The Indonesian team is preparing to add strength for the match against Vietnam with two new naturalized players.
Ragnar Oratmangoen is one of two players preparing to be added to the Indonesian team to compete with Vietnam. Photo: Fortuna Sittard Official
On March 18, Ragnar Oratmangoen and Thom Haye – two players of Dutch descent – took the oath to become Indonesian citizens. Afterwards, the duo were issued Indonesian identity cards and passports.
Indonesia’s CNN newspaper quoted an official in charge of naturalizing the two players as “unprecedentedly fast”.
However, because the process of converting member federations for players from the Netherlands to Indonesia has not been completed as well as the deadline to register the squad for the match between Indonesia and Vietnam at Bung Karno Stadium on March 21 has ended. ends on March 14, so Ragnar Oratmangoen and Thom Haye will definitely not be able to participate in the upcoming competition at Gelora Bung Karno Stadium.
The Indonesian Football Federation (PSSI) is urgently completing mandatory procedures with the World Football Federation in the next few days. If favorable, Ragnar Oratmangoen and Thom Haye can be registered in the second leg between Vietnam and Indonesia at My Dinh Stadium on March 26 (player registration deadline for this match is March 19).
Ragnar Oratmangoen shared with the media: “I am very happy to become an Indonesian citizen. Of course, I want to join the team in participating in the World Cup finals. I can contribute many things to the national team.” family.
I really enjoyed the atmosphere the fans created. Come to Bung Karno Stadium to cheer us on in the upcoming match against Vietnam. It will be an exciting match and we are all looking forward to it.”
The fact that PSSI hastily completed the procedures to naturalize the above duo of players shows that they seem to have very good expertise and will play an important role in the Indonesian team.
Both are players born in the Netherlands, currently playing in the Dutch national championship, superior to previous naturalized players such as Jenner, Hubner, Baggott,… in terms of number of appearances and environment. Play soccer.
Thom Haye was born in 1995 and is 1m87 tall. He can play defensive midfielder and center back. He is on the staff of SC Heerenveen – Doan Van Hau’s former team. This season, Haye appeared in 25 matches and scored 3 goals.
Meanwhile, Ragnar Oratmangoen was born in 1998, is 1m81 tall, and specializes in playing left wing striker. He is a player on the Groningen payroll and is playing for Fortuna Sittard on loan.