Persija Jakarta, a distinguished and well-respected football club in Indonesia, has announced a groundbreaking development in the realm of esports by securing the services of BOY WITH LOVE to bolster their VALORANT roster. The inclusion of their logo in Group B alongside Paper Rex and Bonkers during the VCT APAC Group Stage’s team list has generated significant excitement within the Indonesian esports community.
If this agreement comes to fruition, BOY WITH LOVE will enjoy the backing of one of Indonesia’s most esteemed football organizations. Established in 1928, Persija Jakarta boasts a substantial fanbase known as “The Jakmania” and holds a prominent position in Asian football, as recognized by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC).
“Get ready for Persija Esports. The latest breakthrough from Persija who is ready to compete and become the best in the VALORANT Champions Tour 2022. Stay tuned [tunggu tanggal mainnya], Jak,” Persija declared in Bahasa Indonesia on Twitter today.
Currently partaking in Indonesia’s premier professional football league, Liga 1, Persija Jakarta holds an impressive record of 11 league titles and has maintained its position without relegation since the 2008/09 season. The club made its entry into esports in August 2020 with the signing of PES player Rizal “Ivander” Danyarta to compete in the Indonesia Football E-League (IFeL).
With the potential addition of Nanda “asteriskk” Rizana and his team, Persija Jakarta is positioned to have a substantial impact on the Indonesian esports landscape. BOY WITH LOVE secured a spot in VCT APAC Stage 1 Challengers by defeating ONIC G, even without the support of a professional esports organization. If Persija Jakarta completes this acquisition, they will possess one of Indonesia’s top-tier VALORANT teams, with only the coaching position left to be filled.
Following the lead of other Indonesian football clubs like Dewa United F.C. and RANS Cilegon F.C., Persija Jakarta’s foray into esports reflects the burgeoning trend in the industry. Dewa United F.C., a tier-two club in the official Indonesian league (Liga 2), has actively participated in various esports titles, including Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, PUBGM, and VALORANT.
The full VALORANT lineup of the “Kemayoran Tigers” will be unveiled during the group stage of VCT APAC Stage 1 Challengers, slated to commence on March 16th. The speculated members of Persija Jakarta’s VALORANT team consist of Nanda “asteriskk” Rizana, Kevin “Eeyore” Gunawan, Fikri “famouz” Zaki, Vicky “Flynch” Rudyanto, and Baskoro “roseaufy” Dwi Putra.
This significant step taken by Persija Jakarta underscores their dedication to the advancement of esports in Indonesia. As the esports industry continues to gain momentum in the region, the involvement of esteemed organizations like Persija Jakarta serves as a testament to the growing significance of esports in the global sporting arena.
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