Persipal Football Club is an Indonesian football club based in Palu, Central Sulawesi. In the last season, they actually played in Liga 3 but failed to be promoted after finishing 3rd in the National round Group E. But in mid-2022, they bought Muba Babel United's slot and automatically promoted themselves to Liga 2.[5] Persipal played at Gawalise Stadium in downtown Palu, Central Sulawesi.[6]
| Full name | Persatuan Sepakbola Indonesia Palu Football Club | ||
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| Nickname(s) | The Hammers Tadulako Warriors Celebes Hornbill | ||
| Short name | PAL | ||
| Founded | 22 July 2022 | ||
| Ground | Gawalise Stadium | ||
| Capacity | 20,000 | ||
| Owner | Ronny Tanusaputra[1] | ||
| Chairman | Rusdy Mastura[2] | ||
| Manager | Jely Rompas[3] | ||
| Coach | Achmad Zulkifli[4] | ||
| League | Liga 2 | ||
| 2023–24 | Liga 2/Championship Round (Group Z), 4th | ||
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History
editPrior to 2022–23 Liga 3 where Persipal bought Liga 2 club's license, Muba Babel United. Persipal competed in 2022–23 Liga 2 after the acquisition.[7]
For the 2022–23 season, Persipal fielded two teams in two different leagues. The senior team, named Persipal Palu BU (Babel United) competed in the 2022–23 Liga 2, while the original team now served as youth team called Persipal Palu Junior, competed in the 2022–23 Liga 3.[8]
Starting from 2024–25 Liga 2 season, Persipal removing "Babel United" from its official name and the name changed to Persipal Football Club.[9]
Players
editCurrent squad
edit- As of 9 September 2024[10]
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Coaching staff
edit| Position | Name |
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| Head coach |  Achmad Zulkifli
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| Assistant coach | Lukman Masiara
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| Assistant coach | Andhika Mulia Pratomo
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| Goalkeeper coach | Budiman Buswir
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Supporter
editPersipal Mania is supporter of Persipal Palu.
Mascot
editMascot of Persipal Palu is Julang Sulawesi (Sulawesi wrinkled hornbill).
References
edit- ^ "Muba Babel United Diakuisisi Persipal, Ditaksir Rp7 M" (in Indonesian). Kabar Insipirasi. 30 June 2022. Retrieved 25 August 2022.
- ^ "Akuisisi Muba United, Manajemen Persipal Selesaikan Proses Administrasi" (in Indonesian). Metro Sulawesi. 3 June 2022. Retrieved 25 August 2022.
- ^ "Manajer Sebut Persipal Siap Bertarung, Termasuk Antisipasi Mafia Bola". referensia.id (in Indonesian). 21 January 2022. Retrieved 27 May 2022.
- ^ "Bambang Nurdiansyah Resmi Tukangi Persipal Palu di Liga 2 Indonesia" (in Indonesian). Referensia. 18 August 2022. Retrieved 25 August 2022.
- ^ "Persipal Palu Beli Muba Babel United, Tren Klub Instan Berlanjut" (in Indonesian). Libero ID. 30 June 2022. Retrieved 25 August 2022.
- ^ "Stadion Gawalise Siap Digunakan untuk Liga 2" (in Indonesian). Sulteng Raya. 23 August 2022. Retrieved 25 August 2022.
- ^ "Beli Klub Asal Sumatera, Persipal Palu Melenggang ke Liga 2". palu.tribunnews.com. 29 June 2022. Retrieved 1 July 2022.
- ^ "Tim baru mengakusisi saham Muba Babel United, yaitu Persipal Palu akan turun dalam dua kasta sekaligus. Untuk Persipal Palu Babel United akan bertanding di Liga 2, sedangkan Persipal Palu (tim binaan) akan bertanding di Liga 3". instagram.com. 5 August 2022. Retrieved 11 August 2022.
- ^ Labolo, Sofyan (11 June 2024). "Persipal BU Resmi Jadi Persipal FC - Luwuk Times" (in Indonesian). Retrieved 13 June 2024.
- ^ Daftar pemain tim Persipal Palu. liga-indonesia.id.
External links
edit- Persipal Palu at Liga-Indonesia.co.id (archived)
- Persipal Palu on Instagram
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