Full name | Madura United Football Club |
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Nickname(s) |
Laskar Sape Kerrab (The Sape Kerrab Warriors) |
Founded | As Pelita Jaya: 11 November 1986 As Madura United: 10 January 2016 |
Ground | Gelora Ratu Pamelingan Stadium |
Capacity | 15,000 |
Owner | Ahsanul Qosasi |
Head Coach | Gomes de Olivera |
League | Liga 1 |
2014 |
Indonesia Super League, (Semi-finals) |
Website | Club home page |
Madura United Football Club is an Indonesian professional football club. The club is based in Pamekasan, Madura, East Java. They currently play in the Liga 1.
In 10 January 2016, there was an agreement that involves the previous owner of Persipasi Bandung Raya, Ari Dewanto Sutedi, with Achsanul Qosasi witnessed by the founder of Pelita Jaya, Nirwan Dermawan Bakrie that the ownership of Persipasi Bandung Raya (PBR) has taken over and moved to Madura. So the name changed to Madura United. After the purchase, Madura United replaced PBR to perform in the 2016 Indonesia Soccer Championship A.
Madura United plays their home match at Gelora Ratu Pamelingan Stadium.
Their supporters were called "Taretan Dhibi", "Peccot Mania", "Trunujoyo Mania", and "K-conk Mania".
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.