[Goanet] Press Release : A License Course held in Goa
An AFC A- License Certificate course was conducted at Duler Stadium, Mapusa and ended on April 17, 2015. The course commenced on March 22, 2015 and was conducted by the All India Football Federation in association with the Goa Football Association. The course instructor was Mr. Fahad Ahmed Yusuf Maki Almukharreq from Bahrain, and he was assisted by Mr. Abdulla Hussain from UAE. Mr. Anthony Lobo was the local course coordinator. The course extended over a period of 27 days and involved a series of practical and theoretical sessions followed by assessments and dissertation. The list of participants is as follows M.Muruhuvendran, R. Nanda Kumar, Gumpe Rime, Agostine Jose Antao, Sanat Kar, Arindam Biswas, Bibiano Fernandes, Rajendran Johnson, Mohammed Ali, Ajay Acharya, A.Shanthakumar, Bobby Nongbet, Khlain Syielmlieh, Augusto Wilson D’Silva, Sanjay Singh, Deggie Cardozo, Indranil Chakraborty, Joseph Sidy.
[Goanet] Controversial Decision on Cuncolim Ground - Press Release
The GFA President Mr. Elvis Gomes termed the controversial decision to allow a 5 day cricket festival on the Cuncolim Football ground as disappointing and said that the Ground was among the five which was bestowed with one of the best football turfs during the Lusofonia games as practice grounds for football. "The ground is a symbol of pride for the football fraternity where even the Indian National team practices and top notch competitions are possible. However the DSYA has set a wrong precedent by allowing it to be used for purposes other than for football. Many have expressed concern over this development" said Mr. Gomes expressing hope that the DSYA would reconsider the decision and maintain the sanctity of the ground. Mr. Gomes also said that GFA would formally protest to the Govt. as it was awaiting responses from member clubs to take up the issue. The Cuncolim Football Ground has traditionally been a hotbed of footballing talent for players from different generations. Inspirational footballers like the late Basilio Menezes (Tata Sports Club, Mumbai) and even India captains like Mahesh Gawli across generations have been groomed and nurtured on the haloed surface. The ground has currently been earmarked by FIFA as a training venue for the FIFA U17 World Cup to be held in 2017 in which Goa has been listed as a most likely key venue, and an AIFF team is likely to inspect the ground again next week as a probable venue for the AFC U16 Competition slated to be held in September 2016 as a curtain raiser to the World Cup. The AIFF President, Mr. Praful Patel had once even suggested that the AIFF Academy be set up at Cuncolim. Goa Football Association
[Goanet] PRESS RELEASE - March 24, 2015
PRESS NOTE The All India Football Federation will be conducting an AFC A License Course in West Bengal from 10th May till - 5th June, 2015. Interested applicants may apply for the course online by logging onto www.the-aiff.com/coacheducation Applications will only be accepted through the online system. The last date for the same is 7th April, 2015. GOA FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION.
[Goanet] Press Release and Photos - Women's Day Celebration by Goa Football Association
On the occasion of International Women’s Day celebrated on the 8th ofMarch every year, Goa Football Association organised a day-long Women’sFootball Festival celebrating "Women in Football" at Duler Stadium inMapusa on Sunday, March 8. The programme was organised to recognise, celebrate and promote thedevelopment of women’s football. The programme was held in alignment with the All India FootballFederation’s commitment to the development of the beautiful game among women,and supports the Asian Football Confederation’s celebration of theInternational Women’s Day across Asia on the 8th March2015. Various competitions in football like 6-a-side football matches,tie-breakers, shooting the target, juggling were held and saw enthusiasticparticipation from all the women present. The winners in each category receivedprizes and football souvenirs. The Goa Football Association honored Smt Vijayadevi Rane, the first everPresident of the Women's Football Association of Goa, Mrs Clara Gonsalves eFernandes, the first ever Secretary of the Women's Football Association of Goaand Mrs. Pearl Viegas for her contribution to promoting the game among women.Mementos and plaques were presented to the dignitaries in appreciation of theircontribution to women's football. Mr Elvis Gomes, President GFA, recounted the glory days of women'sfootball in Goa and reiterated GFA's commitment to developing the game amongwomen. The programme was attended by Mona Walgren, a key member of the Swedishselection that played a series of matches across India against the Indian teamin the late 1970s. Mrs Juliana Gurjao e Colaco, Chairperson, GFA Women'sFootball Sub-Committee along with other members Mr. Victor Gonsalves, Mr.Osvaldo D'Costa and Ms. Vera Pires were present on the occasion. Goa Football Association
[Goanet] Press Release - GFA Women's Festival
On the occasion ofInternational Women’s Day celebrated on the 8th of March every year,Goa Football Association organised a day-long Women’s Football Festivalcelebrating "Women in Football" at Duler Stadium in Mapusa. The programme was organised to recognise, celebrate and promote the development of women’sfootball. The programme was held in alignment with the All India FootballFederation’s commitment to the development of the beautiful game among women,and supports the Asian Football Confederation’s celebration of theInternational Women’s Day across Asia on the 8th March 2015. Various competitions in football like 6-a-side football matches, tie-breakers, shooting the target, juggling were held and saw enthusiastic participation from all the women present. The Goa Football Association honored Smt Vijayadevi Rane, the first ever President of the Women's Football Association of Goa, Mrs Clara Gonsalves e Fernandes, the first ever Secretary of the Women's Football Association of Goa and Mrs. Pearl Viegas for her contribution to promoting the game among women. Mementos and plaques were presented to the dignitaries in appreciation of their contribution to women's football. Mr Elvis Gomes, President GFA, recounted the glory days of women's football in Goa and reiterated GFA's commitment to developing the game among women. The programme was attended by Mona Walgren, a key member of the Swedish selection that played a series of matches across India against the Indian team in the late 1970s. Mrs Juliana Gurjao e Colaco, Chairperson, GFA Women's Football Sub-Committee along with other members Mr. Victor Gonsalves, Mr. Osvaldo D'Costa and Ms. Vera Pires were present on the occasion. Goa Football Association
[Goanet] Press Release - Educational Seminar on latest techniques in Refereeing Football
Goa Football Association and Goa Football Development Council have started an educational seminar for all Active Referees, New Entrants and Match commissioners with an aim to impart the latest techniques in Refereeing and is being held in four modules. The second module will be held on 8th March 2015 at two venues. Active Referees, new entrants and Match Commissioners from North Goa will report at St. Xavier’s College, Mapusa and the South Goa Active Referees, New Entrants and Match Commissioners will report at PJN Stadium, Margao. All to report at the respective venues at 845 am (sharp). It is compulsory for all to attend. Goa Football Association
