Indonesia head coach warns player over viral aura farming dance celebration

In the 33rd minute, after scoring to make it 5-0 for Indonesia, Raven immediately performed the aura farming dance.

"I promised a family member that I would do it. I'm just trying to keep my promise," Raven explained in a post-match press conference at Gelora Bung Karno Stadium on July 15.

Indonesia U23 striker Jens Raven. Photo by Instagram/@jensraven9

However, coach Vanenburg was not pleased with the celebration, considering it "disrespectful" to the opponent.

"Don't do that again," the Dutch coach said during the press conference. "If he does that again, I won't let him play. I’m serious."

The aura farming dance, also known as "Boys on the Boat," originated from an Indonesian boat racing festival and gained widespread popularity on TikTok. The dance was created by Rayyan Arkan Dhika, who performed it while balancing on the bow of a boat during the race. The dance quickly became a viral sensation, with famous athletes, including PSG players and MotoGP racer Marc Marquez, joining in. Dhika was later honored as a tourism ambassador and received a scholarship for promoting Indonesian culture globally.

Raven, who has both Indonesian and Dutch heritage, obtained Indonesian citizenship in June 2024. Since then, he has scored eight goals in 17 matches for the Indonesian U19 and U20 teams, contributing to the team's success in the 2024 ASEAN U19 Boys Championship.

Indonesia's dominant 8-0 win over Brunei marked the largest victory in ASEAN U23 football history, putting the team in a strong position to progress in the tournament. They are tied on three points with the Philippines but have a better goal difference. Indonesia will face the Philippines on July 18 and Malaysia on July 21.

The 2025 ASEAN U23 Championship features 10 teams divided into three groups. Teams will compete in a round-robin format to select the top three teams and the best second-placed team for the semifinals.