Local football tournaments are considered to play an important role in boosting the community's economy while serving as a healthy form of entertainment. This was emphasized by the Governor of Banten, Andra Soni, while attending the final match of the Maung Cup 3 Open Football Tournament held at the IMK Curug Sari Field, Cemplang Village, Jawilan District, Serang Regency.
Andra Soni expressed his joy at being able to mingle with thousands of residents who packed the match area. According to him, the high enthusiasm of the community proves that football is a people's sport capable of uniting various elements while reviving micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) around the event location.
Echoing the Governor, the Head of the Youth and Sports Office (Dispora) of Banten Province, Ahmad Syaukani, revealed that the regional football climate currently shows a very positive developmental trend. Banten's football achievements also continue to rise at the national level, one of which was securing third place in the 2025 National Student Sports Week (Popnas), as well as a runner-up finish in this year's Soeratin Cup, represented by a team from Tangerang City.
The Chairman of the Maung Cup 3 Committee, Yusuf Bahtiar, explained that the tournament was organized to accommodate the public's immense interest in football. The regular staging of the competition is expected to scout and nurture future professional football prospects directly from the Jawilan District and surrounding areas.
The highly anticipated final match pitted two strong teams against each other, namely Persako from Kareo Village against Ratu club from Majasari Village. The closing match ended with a 2-0 victory for Ratu club. The tournament, which has been running since June 27, 2026, featured 32 clubs from various regions including Tangerang, Lebak, Serang, and Bogor Regencies, competing for a rotating trophy and a total prize pool of IDR 50 million.
