The Goa Football Association (GFA) proudly presents the selected squad for the 77th National Football Championship for Santosh Trophy, scheduled to commence from October 9th to October 17th, 2023, at the SAG ground, Benaulim. The prestigious tournament will see Goa competing against strong teams from Kerala, Jammu and Kashmir, Chhattisgarh, and Gujarat.

Squad Announcement:

Goalkeepers:

1. Mr. Antonio Dylan Da Silva
2. Mr. Sanji Bugde
3. Mr. Ozen Vivan Silva

Defenders:

1. Mr. Saiesh Bagkar
2. Mr. Joel Colaco
3. Mr. Joywin Carneiro
4. Mr. Joseph Clemente
5. Mr. Clive Miranda
6. Mr. Deeshank Kunkalikar
7. Mr. Umang Gaikwad

Midfielders:

1. Mr. Vinay Vijay Harji
2. Mr. Vellington Fernandes
3. Mr. Dattaraj Goankar
4. Mr. Bryson Pereira
5. Mr. Necio Maristo Fernandes
6. Mr. Jobern Cardozo
7. Mr. Selwyn Frazer Miranda
8. Mr. Chaitan Komarpant
9. Mr. Leewan Castanha

Strikers:

1. Mr. Lloyd Cardozo
2. Mr. Clencio Pinto
3. Mr. Trijoy Dias

Officials:

• Mr. Derrick Pereira (Head Coach)
• Mr. Sanjiv Nagvenkar (Manager)
• Mr. Climax Lawrence (Assistant Coach)
• Mr. Aaron Rodrigues (Physiotherapist)
• Mr. Sugitesh Mandrekar (Goalkeeper Coach)
• Mr. Manish Malick (Physical Fitness Coach)

Schedule: The tournament will kick off with an inaugural match between Chhattisgarh and Goa on October 9th, 2023, at 4:00 pm at the SAG ground, Benaulim.

The GFA is confident that this talented and dedicated squad, along with the experienced coaching and support staff, will bring honor to Goa in this prestigious championship. Football enthusiasts and supporters are encouraged to come forward and rally behind the Goa State Team as they vie for the Santosh Trophy.