Okto Not Ready So U-23 National Team Captain

Mercurial midfielder admitted Oktovianus Maniani not ready when appointed as captain of the Indonesian national team U-23. Sriwijaya FC player was not fit to judge him occupy that position.

Okto is one of three senior national team players who are called to strengthen the national team U-23 projection Pre 2012 Olympic Games. Two other players Yongky Aribowo striker and goalkeeper Kurnia Meiga. Both come from Arema FC.

With a capital of experience appearing in AFF Cup 2010, Okto certainly have a chance to become captain of the U-23 national team. Nevertheless, the judge himself has not been feasible Okto bearing the captain's armband.

"I can not. Still the weight is to become captain. I still have to learn more before bearing the captain's armband," he said after the national team underwent training in the field, Senayan, Tuesday, January 25, 2011.

Asked about the exact figure to head up U-23 national team, Okto reluctant to sponsor one of the players. In contrast, former players and Persitara PSMS Medan was handed into the hands of coach Alfred Riedl.

"Let me alone that determines the coach. That depends on him," he concluded