Donggala United F.C.
Indonesian football club
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Donggala United Football Club, commonly known as Donggala United, is an Indonesian professional football club based in Donggala, Central Sulawesi. They compete in the Liga Nusantara, following relegation from the 2025–26 Championship.
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| Full name | Donggala United Football Club | |||
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| Nickname | The Weavers | |||
| Short name | DUFC | |||
| Founded | 3 August 2026 (as Donggala United) | |||
| Ground | Gawalise Stadium | |||
| Capacity | 20,000 | |||
| Owner | Ronny Tanusaputra[1] | |||
| Chairman | Rusdy Mastura[2] | |||
| Head coach | Vacant | |||
| League | Liga Nusantara | |||
| 2025–26 | Championship (Group 2), 10th (relegated) | |||
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In 2022, club then-known as Persipal BU bought Muba Babel United's slot and entered the Championship.[3] Persipal played at Gawalise Stadium in downtown Palu, Central Sulawesi.[4] Mascot of the club is Julang Sulawesi (Sulawesi wrinkled hornbill).
History
Persipal competed in the 2022–23 Liga 2,[5] while the original club served as youth club called Persipal Palu Junior, competing in the 2022–23 Liga 3.[6] Starting from the 2024–25 Liga 2 season, Persipal's name changed to Persipal Football Club.[7] Starting from the 2026–27 Liga Nusantara season, Persipal's name changed to Donggala United Football Club.[8]
Players
Current squad
[9] Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Coaching staff
| Position | Name |
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| Head coach |  Kamaludin |
| Assistant coach | Lukman Masiara Andhika Mulia Pratomo |
| Goalkeeper coach | Ferry Rotinsulu |
Season-by-season records
As Aceh United
| Season(s) | League/Division | Tms. | Pos. | Piala Indonesia | AFC competition(s) | |
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| 2011 | Liga Primer Indonesia | 19 | 11 | – | – | – |
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| 2017 | Liga 3 | 32 | 3 | – | – | – |
| 2018 | Liga 2 | 24 | 4th, Second round | – | – | – |
As Babel United/Muba Babel United
| Season(s) | League/Division | Tms. | Pos. | Piala Indonesia | AFC competition(s) | |
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| 2019 | Liga 2 | 24 | 8th, West division | – | – | – |
| 2020 | Liga 2 | 24 | season abandoned | – | – | – |
| 2021 | Liga 2 | 24 | 5th, Group A | – | – | – |
As Persipal Palu
As Donggala United
| Season(s) | League/Division | Tms. | Pos. | Piala Indonesia | AFC competition(s) | |
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| 2026–27 | Liga Nusantara | 24 | TBD | – | – | – |