Sumardji Denies Ole Romeny Leg Break Reports | Football News

by Archynetys Sports Desk

KOMPAS.com – Chairman of the National Team Body, Sumardji, provided an explanation regarding the news which stated that Ole Romeny had suffered a broken leg.

The Oxford United striker reportedly broke his leg during training. This information is spread on various social media.

If this news is true, it would certainly be very unfortunate. Moreover, Ole Romeny has just returned from a broken ankle during the 2026 President’s Cup.

After recovering, Ole Romeny is now back actively playing at a club that competes in the second caste of the Premier League, Oxford United.

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Responding to the news circulating, Sumardji immediately confirmed and confirmed to the media crew that Ole Romeny was not injured.

KOMPAS.com/Adil Nursalam Ole Romeny’s celebration moment in the 2026 World Cup Qualification Group C match in the Asian zone between the Indonesian vs China national team at the Gelora Bung Karno Main Stadium on Thursday (5/6/2025).

Ole Romeny Not Injured

“I have received information from Ole Romeny that he is not injured,” explained Sumardji on Friday (13/3/2026) quoted from BolaSport.

Initially, Sumardji had no information regarding Ole Romeny’s situation. He then found out the condition of the former FC Utrecht striker.

Ole Romeny’s name is included in the temporary squad list for the Indonesian National Team which contains 41 names. This squad is prepared to welcome the 2026 FIFA Series.

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The tournament is scheduled to take place at the Gelora Bung Karno Main Stadium, Senayan, Central Jakarta, on March 27 and 30 2026.

Ole Romeny remains in Indonesia

There are four countries that will participate in this tournament, including the Indonesian national team, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Solomon Islands and Bulgaria.

“At first I didn’t know this news. I immediately looked for this information,” said Sumardji.

Sumardji also confirmed that Ole Romeny would remain present in Indonesia.

It is planned that the player with the back number 10 will arrive on March 23 2026.

“There is a name for going to Indonesia,” concluded Sumardji.


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