Persib Bandung coach Bojan Hodak is proposed to be honored with a statue for leading the team to two consecutive Liga 1 titles. Football pundit Ibam Hariri states that Hodak deserves the recognition after ending Maung Bandung's long title drought. The proposal comes as Persib competes in the round of 16 of the AFC Champions League Two.
Bojan Hodak has led Persib Bandung to the Liga 1 2023/24 title through the championship round after defeating Madura United in the final, and the Liga 1 2024/25 title via the 34-match regular format. These achievements ended a 10-year wait since the last win in 2014, and previously 20 years since 1994. Currently, in the Super League 2025/26 season, Persib tops the standings with 14 matches remaining, opening the possibility of a third straight title.
Football pundit and Persib supporter Ibam Hariri proposes erecting a statue of Hodak in central Bandung as a form of tribute. "Personally, and I believe many Bobotoh will agree. Bojan already deserves a statue to be erected in central Bandung," Ibam Hariri told The Asian Game. The proposal draws from European traditions where club legends are immortalized with statues near stadiums or in cities.
Meanwhile, Persib faces a test in Asia. Hodak's team has reached the round of 16 in the AFC Champions League Two 2025/2026. The first leg against Ratchaburi FC is set for Ratchaburi Stadium in Thailand on February 11, 2026. Midfielder Adam Alis highlights the opponent's strength after signing new players. "I think Ratchaburi FC is quite strong. They have brought in new players that have elevated the team to a higher level. We must not underestimate them at all," Adam Alis said. The second leg is scheduled at Stadion Gelora Bandung Lautan Api on February 18, 2026, with aggregate goals determining advancement to the quarterfinals.
Hodak's accomplishments strengthen Persib's position in domestic and international competitions, though the statue proposal remains in discussion.
