Riau is a province of Indonesia. It is located on the central eastern coast of the island of Sumatra, and extends from the eastern slopes of the Barisan Mountains to the Malacca Strait, including several large islands situated within the Strait. The province shares land borders with North Sumatra to the northwest, West Sumatra to the west, and Jambi to the south, and a maritime border with the Riau Islands and the country of Malaysia to the east. It is the second-largest province in the island of Sumatra after South Sumatra, and is slightly larger than the nation of Jordan. According to the 2020 census, Riau had a population of 6,394,087 across a land area of 89,935.90 km²; the official estimate of population as of mid-2023 was 6,642,874. The province comprises ten regencies and two cities, with Pekanbaru serving as the capital and largest city.
Pekanbaru is the capital city of the Indonesian province of Riau, and a major economic center on the eastern side of Sumatra Island with its name derived from the Malay (Indonesian) word for 'new market' . It has an area of 632.26 km2 (244.12 sq mi), with a population of 897,767 at the 2010 Census, and 983,356 at the 2020 Census; the official estimate as at mid 2023 was 1,123,348. It is located on the banks of the Siak River, which flows into the Strait of Malacca, Pekanbaru has direct access to the busy strait and has long been known as a trading port.
Persatuan Sepakbola Pekanbaru dan Sekitarnya is an Indonesian football team based in Pekanbaru, Riau. They currently play in Liga 2. They play at the Riau Main Stadium.
Herman Dzumafo Epandi is a Cameroonian professional footballer who plays as a striker for Liga 3 club Persiba Balikpapan.
Supardi Nasir Bujang is an Indonesian professional footballer who plays as a full-back for Liga 2 club Nusantara United. He debuted on the Indonesia national team as a substitute at the 2007 AFF Championship.
Persatuan Sepakbola Siak is an Indonesian football club based in Siak Sri Indrapura, Siak, Riau. They compete in Liga 4.
Kouotou Kounjouenko Casimir Bruno is a Cameroonian former footballer who plays as a centre-back.
Tuanku Tambusai Stadium is a football stadium in Bangkinang, Riau, Indonesia.
The 2014 Liga Nusantara Riau season was the first edition of Liga Nusantara Riau as a qualifying round of the 2014 Liga Nusantara. The competition started in May 2014.
YSK 757 Karimun or Yayasan Sepakbola Karimun 757 was an Indonesian football club based in Karimun Regency, Riau Islands, and nicknamed "The Captains". They used to play in the Liga Nusantara. The club was merged with PS Bintang Jaya Asahan in 2017 to form 757 Kepri Jaya F.C.
757 Kepulauan Riau Jaya Football Club is an Indonesian football club based in Batam, Riau Islands. They currently compete in Liga 3.
The 2019 Liga 3 was the third season of the Liga 3 under its current name, the fourth season under its current league structure, and the only amateur league football competition in Indonesia.
The 2019 Liga 3 Riau is the third edition of Liga 3 Riau as a qualifying round for the national round of 2019 Liga 3. AS Abadi, winner of the 2018 Liga 3 Riau are the defending champions. The competition began on 3 August 2019.
Klub Sepakbola Tiga Naga is an Indonesian football club based in Pekanbaru, Riau. Their homebase is Tumpal Sinaga Stadium.
Pekanbaru United Football Club is an Indonesian football club based in Pekanbaru, Riau. They currently compete in the Liga 4.
The 2022–23 Liga 2 was the sixth season of the Liga 2 under its current name and the 13th season under its current league structure. 28 teams, an increase of four teams from the previous season's campaign, participated for the season.
The 2022–23 Liga 1 was the 6th season of Liga 1 under its current name and the 13th season of the association football, the top Indonesian professional league for association football clubs since its establishment in 2008. It started on 23 July 2022. Bali United were the two-time defending champions.
Barnabas Sobor is an Indonesian professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Liga 1 club PSBS Biak.
The 2024–25 Liga 2 will be the eighth season of the Liga 2 under its current name and the 15th season under its current league structure.
The 2024–25 Liga Nusantara will be the inaugural season of the Liga Nusantara under its current name and the 10th season under its current league structure. For the first time since its establishment, the competition will be organised by PT Liga Indonesia Baru, after previous editions were organised by both Provincial Association of PSSI and PSSI themselves, thus abolishing the provincial and national phase format.
