PSIS Semarang will truly transform under new CEO, Datu Nova Fatmawati.
PSIS is working to improve its squad ahead of the return of the 2025-2026 Championship.
Under the command of the new owner, Datu Nova Fatmawati, Mahesa Jenar has brought in a number of new players in recent days.
Starting with the loan of Tegar Infantrie from Super League club Persita Tangerang, PSIS also brought in 2 former Gresik United players, Fahmi Al Ayyubi and Gustur Cahyo.
Not long after, Datu Nova showed his influence at his old club, by bringing in two Persela Lamongan players, Ocvian Chanigio and Wawan Febriyanto.
Datu Nova is the wife of the former CEO of Persela Lamongan, Fariz Julinar Maurisal.
After his wife acquired PSIS, Fariz Julinar also resigned from his position and helped his wife at PSIS.
Now with the arrival of Ocvian Chanigio and Wawan Febriyanto, PSIS still has the opportunity to recruit other Persela players.
On the other hand, a post that seemed to be a code for the next player was posted by Datu Nova on Instagram.
She took a photo with PSIM’s Brazilian striker, Rafael de Sa Rodrigues (Rafinha).
The opportunity also intersects with PSIM Yogyakarta, who will be having a trial match against PSIS Semarang.
Rafinha was not PSIM Yogyakarta’s first choice in the Super League for the 2025-2026 season.
Many rumors state that PSIS will be the perfect harbor for Rafinha, who wants playing time.
“Embracing someone who truly knows how to fight,” wrote Datu Nova in a photo with Rafinha.
Datu Nova took over 74.2 percent of PSIS shares, which previously belonged to Yoyok Sukawi.
During the introduction, he admitted his willingness to take over PSIS shares due to his late father’s love for Mahesa Jenar.
Datu Nova is also a woman from Semarang.
“I’ve been here since I was little. Then every holiday to Semarang at my grandfather’s house, my father would leave me behind because he wanted to watch football,” said Datu Nova.
I see PSIS’s condition is currently low.
I am trying to save PSIS so that it gets back on track.
“My most immediate mission is to fix the team, from the players, coaches, to the management,” he added.
