On February 19, 2026, in Lukas Enembe Stadium in Jayapura, Governor Mathius Fakhiri sat across from Jack Komboy, one of Persipura Jayapura’s most respected people. The meeting wasn’t a ceremony. …
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Persipura Jayapura Beats Barito Putra 4-1, Tops Liga 2 and Eyes Promotion to Liga 1 BRI
by Senamanby SenamanLong before the final whistle blew at Stadion Lukas Enembe on February 15, 2026 afternoon, the excitement in the stands was like its own heartbeat. Thousands of fans dressed in …
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Football for Peace: Uni Papua FC Sends Message of Unity at the Border Between Thailand and Myanmar
by Senamanby SenamanFrom February 13 to 15, 2026, the quiet border town of Mae Sariang in Mae Hong Son Province, Thailand, became the site of something very human. A football field in …
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From Jayapura to Kota Bharu: Yohanes Kandaimu’s Move to Kelantan FC Highlights Papua’s Deep Football Talent
by Senamanby SenamanThe lights were already on at Stadium Sultan Muhammad IV in Kota Bharu on Monday, February 2, 2026. A young defender from eastern Indonesia stepped onto the training field for …
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Indonesia’s Athletes from Papua Shined at the 2025 SEA Games in Thailand
by Senamanby SenamanWhen the roar of the crowd echoed across Thailand’s competition venues during the 2025 Southeast Asian Games, it carried with it the hopes of millions of Indonesians. Among the athletes …
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When the 2025–2026 BRI Super League season began, few anticipated how quickly PSBS Biak—affectionately known as Badai Pasifik (Pacific Storm)—would find itself fighting to climb out of a dangerous zone …
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A New Dawn for the Black Pearl: Persipura Jayapura’s Strategic Alliance with Bank Papua Rekindles the Dream of Returning to Liga 1
by Senamanby SenamanFor football fans in Papua, Persipura Jayapura is more than a club; it is an emblem of identity, unity, and pride. The team known as the Mutiara Hitam—the Black Pearl—has …
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Papua Athletes Shine Bright in POPNAS and PEPARPENAS 2025: Rising from Challenges Toward National Glory
by Senamanby SenamanAt the closing of the twin national sporting events—Pekan Olahraga Pelajar Nasional (National Student Sports Week, or POPNAS XVII) and Pekan Paralimpik Pelajar Nasional (National Student Paralympic Week, or PEPARPENAS …
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Governor Mathius D. Fakhiri and the Reawakening of Persipura Jayapura: A Vision Beyond Football
by Senamanby SenamanOn a cool evening at the magnificent Lukas Enembe Stadium in Jayapura, Governor Mathius D. Fakhiri watched intently as Persipura Jayapura clashed with Persiba Balikpapan. It was October 19, 2025—a …
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MyPertamina Futsal Competition: Nurturing Papua’s Young Talents Through the Spirit of Sport
by Senamanby SenamanThe rhythmic thud of a futsal ball against the wooden floor echoed through GOR Cenderawasih in Jayapura. The stands were a sea of colors—students in their school jerseys, teachers cheering …