GULF-GOANS e-NEWSLETTER (since 1994)
Referee Franky Fernandes for Kuwait Goa's FIFA assistant referee Franky Fernandes has been appointed to officiate in an International tournament in Kuwait. Upon the request of the Kuwait Football Federation, the All India Football Federation (AIFF) has recommended Franky for the prestigious assignment. Teams from the Gulf countries as well as from Africa are participating in the tournament, which has reached the quarter-final stage. Franky will have to stay for more than 15 days till the conclusion of the tournament and the Colva-born official was naturally elated. At the moment I cannot express my feelings. It's fantastic. It really surprised me. It'll be a great learning experience as well as a good exposure for me to tougher competitions, a joyful Franky told The Navhind Times, just before making the last arrangements for the Gulf trip. It may be noted that Franky earlier has officiated in the Maldives National League with distinction and was also requested by the Maldives Football Federation to officiate in the Maldives Super Cup at Male National Stadium in 2008. __________ In the meantime, in an exclusive comminique sent by KIFF to Gulf-Goans e-Newsletter, www.goa-world.com on 2nd June 2009, the football teams affiliated to KIFF are all set to welcome Franky Fernandes: FIFA Referee to officiate KIFF football matches in Kuwait Kuwait Indian Football Federation (KIFF) is proud to announce that the remaining matches of the ongoing KIFF League for the J.P D’Mello Memorial Rolling Trophy will be officiated by FIFA affiliated referee Franky Fernandes. Franky Fernandes who hails from Colva, Goa, the famous Indian touristic destination of India, is officially deputed by All India Football Federation on request by KIFF through Albert Colaco, Hon. Gen. Secretary of AIFF. Franky who is presently working with the Sports Authority of Goa became GFA referee in 1990. He was awarded the national batch by AIFF in 1999. After going through extensive training and attending various certification programs he achieved his long cherished dream by attaining the FIFA referee batch in 2007. Franky will be arriving in Kuwait on 3rd June 2009 (today) by Jet Airways and will be seen in action on 5th June 2009 at the Salmiya Baladiya Football Stadium where the KIFF league matches are being conducted in the morning. As per KIFF directive Franky is scheduled to conduct refereeing classes in Kuwait during his brief stay in Kuwait, hence this is a lifetime opportunity for all those who are aspiring to become official referees. All those who wish to avail this opportunity should contact the KIFF President or KIFF Sports Secretary, Derick Gomendes. - gaspar almeida, www.goa-world.com Goa World www.colaco.net www.goa-world.com/goa/ music/ - The Online Music Station for KONKANI THANKS TO ALL FOR YOUR PRAYERS http://www.jrsbible.info/bible.htm EXPRESSIONS - THE FLOWER SHOP http://www.goa-world.com/expressions/ COLVA CONDOS - Your Holiday Home in Goa http://www.goacom.org/hotels/colvacondos/goa.html
