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]

Persipal FC
Full namePersatuan Sepakbola Indonesia Palu Football Club
Nickname(s)The Hammers
Tadulako Warriors
Celebes Hornbill
Short namePAL
Founded22 July 2022; 2 years ago (2022-07-22)
GroundGawalise Stadium
Capacity20,000
OwnerRonny Tanusaputra[1]
ChairmanRusdy Mastura[2]
ManagerJely Rompas[3]
CoachAchmad Zulkifli[4]
LeagueLiga 2
2023–24Liga 2/Championship Round (Group Z), 4th
Current season

History

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Prior 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

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Current squad

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As of December 2024[10]

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player
1 GK   IDN Rajiv Abizal
3 DF   UKR Mykhaylo Kaluhin
4 DF   IDN Teguh Pangestu
5 DF   IDN Daffa Sahrian
7 MF   IDN Sheva Lala
8 MF   SRB Dejan Meleg
9 FW   USA Lukman Ahmed-Shaibu
11 MF   IDN Aqsal Mustafa
12 MF   IDN Fikri Ardiansyah
15 MF   IDN Akmal Ali
16 DF   IDN Rendy Saputra (captain)
17 MF   IDN Mohammad Said
19 DF   IDN Agim Fariansyah
20 FW   IDN Pandi Pulu
21 DF   IDN Andrean Bonar
22 MF   IDN Rosul Ma'arif
No. Pos. Nation Player
23 MF   IDN Naldy Renaldy
24 MF   IDN Ryan Wiradinata
25 DF   IDN Ibnu Yazid (on loan from Persija Jakarta)
26 FW   IDN Rabbani Tasnim
27 DF   IDN Dedi Tri Maulana
28 MF   IDN Rizki Lasau
30 MF   IDN Marvel Lesa
32 GK   IDN Ramadhan
53 DF   IDN Dolly Gultom
62 GK   IDN Alim Hidayatullah
77 MF   IDN Fikri Arzidan
80 FW   IDN Risqki Putra Utomo
88 MF   IDN Rafif Putra
96 DF   IDN Aziz Hutagalung
97 MF   IDN Galang Kurniawan
98 GK   IDN Chandra Yudha

Coaching staff

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Position Name
Head coach   Achmad Zulkifli
Assistant coach   Lukman Masiara
Assistant coach   Andhika Mulia Pratomo
Goalkeeper coach   Budiman Buswir

Supporter

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Persipal Mania is supporter of Persipal Palu.

Mascot

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Mascot of Persipal Palu is Julang Sulawesi (Sulawesi wrinkled hornbill).

References

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  1. ^ "Muba Babel United Diakuisisi Persipal, Ditaksir Rp7 M". Kabar Insipirasi (in Indonesian). 30 June 2022. Retrieved 25 August 2022.
  2. ^ "Akuisisi Muba United, Manajemen Persipal Selesaikan Proses Administrasi". Metro Sulawesi (in Indonesian). 3 June 2022. Retrieved 25 August 2022.
  3. ^ "Manajer Sebut Persipal Siap Bertarung, Termasuk Antisipasi Mafia Bola". referensia.id (in Indonesian). 21 January 2022. Retrieved 27 May 2022.
  4. ^ "Achmad Zulkifly Pelatih Baru Persipal FC Usung Materi Pemain Local Pride". Metro Sulawesi (in Indonesian). 11 July 2024. Retrieved 15 December 2024.
  5. ^ "Persipal Palu Beli Muba Babel United, Tren Klub Instan Berlanjut". Libero ID (in Indonesian). 30 June 2022. Retrieved 25 August 2022.
  6. ^ "Stadion Gawalise Siap Digunakan untuk Liga 2". Sulteng Raya (in Indonesian). 23 August 2022. Retrieved 25 August 2022.
  7. ^ "Beli Klub Asal Sumatera, Persipal Palu Melenggang ke Liga 2". palu.tribunnews.com. 29 June 2022. Retrieved 1 July 2022.
  8. ^ "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.
  9. ^ Labolo, Sofyan (11 June 2024). "Persipal BU Resmi Jadi Persipal FC - Luwuk Times" (in Indonesian). Retrieved 13 June 2024.
  10. ^ Daftar pemain tim Persipal Palu. liga-indonesia.id.
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