Bobotoh Dies on Tegal Toll Road, Persib Wear Black Armbands and Call for Travel Safety
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- Roby Kurniawan, Bobotoh asal Bogor, meninggal dalam kecelakaan di Tol Tegal KM 282 saat menuju Semarang untuk mendukung Persib.
- Manajemen Persib menyampaikan belasungkawa, akan melawat ke rumah duka di Parung, dan mengenakan pita hitam pada laga melawan Java United FC.
- Insiden ini menjadi pengingat bagi suporter agar mengutamakan keselamatan dalam perjalanan jauh mendukung tim kesayangan.
Mourning has enveloped the extended family of Persib Bandung. A loyal supporter from Bogor, Roby Kurniawan, died in a traffic accident on the Tegal Toll Road at KM 282, Central Java, on Sunday (8/11/2026) at around 07.00 WIB. The deceased and fellow Bobotoh were traveling to Semarang to give direct support to Persib, who were to face Java United FC at Jatidiri Stadium that evening.
The tragedy immediately prompted a reaction from the management of PT Persib Bandung Bermartabat. Deputy CEO Adhitia Putra Herawan expressed deep condolences on behalf of the management, players, team, and the entire extended Persib family. According to him, Roby's passing is a loss for the club because supporters are an inseparable part of the team's journey.
"We share in the deep sorrow and extend our condolences to the bereaved family," Adhitia said in his official statement.
As a final mark of respect, all Persib players and staff will wear black armbands during the match against Java United FC. The management also plans to visit the family home in the Parung area, Bogor, to convey condolences in person and offer moral support to the deceased's family.
This is not the first time Indonesian football supporters have had an accident while making long journeys to support their team. The "away days" tradition has indeed become part of fan culture, but it often sacrifices safety considerations. Persib, through Adhitia, reminded everyone of the importance of prioritizing safety above all else. "Support and love for Persib are certainly very meaningful, but safety remains the main thing for all of us," he stressed.
In addition, the management also prays that other Bobotoh who were affected in the incident receive the best possible care and a smooth recovery. Persib invites all supporters to join in sending their best prayers for the late Roby Kurniawan and the bereaved family.
Accidents on toll roads are a specter that often haunts supporters' journeys. Lack of vehicle readiness, driver fatigue, and congested road conditions are risk factors that are often overlooked. In the context of national football, incidents like this should serve as a joint evaluation among clubs, supporters, and authorities to draw up safer travel protocols, for example by providing organized collective transportation or educating supporters on the importance of getting enough rest before driving.
Persib itself is looking ahead to a crucial match against Java United FC. However, the mourning that has enveloped the squad is hoped not to diminish the team's focus. Rather, the drive to secure a win could be dedicated to the deceased and his family. Tonight's match will be an emotional moment for the players wearing black armbands as a symbol of mourning.
Going forward, Persib's management is committed to staying close to supporters, including in difficult situations like this. The visit to the family home is a concrete expression of the club's care for Bobotoh. Meanwhile, this incident leaves a fundamental question: how aware are Indonesian football supporters of safety on their travels, and is there a need for specific regulations governing supporter convoys so that similar tragedies do not recur?
