Jakarta, hitclubapk3 Indonesia
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Eliano Reijnders
proud after his older brother,
Tijjani
, bringing the Netherlands to qualify for the 2026 World Cup. Both of them have Indonesian blood from their mother.
The Netherlands officially sealed their ticket to qualify for the 2026 World Cup finals after crushing Lithuania 4-0 on the final matchday of Group G of the 2026 World Cup Qualifications in the European zone.
Tijjian Reijnders was one of the key players in the Netherlands’ victory this time.He also contributed one goal to open the Orange Team’s lead in the 16th minute.
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In the second half, the Netherlands scored three additional goals.Cody Gakpo, Xavi Simons and Donyell Malen took turns breaking into the opponent’s goal.
This victory ensures that Tijjani Reijnders and colleagues qualify for the United States, Canada and Mexico.The Netherlands successfully sealed Group G champion status with a collection of 20 points.
Eliano also encouraged his older brother who succeeded in qualifying for the 2026 World Cup.
“Let’s go,” Eliano wrote on his brother’s Instagram while adding a heart emoji.
Tijjani and Eliano have Indonesian blood from their mother, Angelina Lekatompessy, who comes from Maluku.His maternal grandfather, Jantje Lekatompessy, was born in Jatinegara, Jakarta.
Tijjani and Eliano’s father is Martin Reijnders, who is Dutch.His two children were born and raised in the Netherlands.
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However, Eliano decided to become an Indonesian citizen after undergoing an oath-taking ceremony and pledge of allegiance in Belgium on September 30 2024.
Since then, Eliano has regularly defended the Indonesian National Team in the 2026 World Cup Qualifications. Unfortunately, Indonesia’s progress had to stop in the fourth round.Eliano and Tijjani’s dream of meeting at the 2026 World Cup with different teams was dashed.
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(jun/jun/rhr)
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