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Goa Sub-Junior Football Team Departs for National Tournament in Amritsar


A 20-member Goa Sub-Junior Football team has departed for Amritsar, Punjab, to compete in the upcoming national football tournament. The team left Mopa Airport early on October 25, accompanied by coaches and management, with their first match against Haryana on October 28.

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Al Nassr Edge Past FC Goa 2-1 in AFC Champions League Thriller at Fatorda


Al Nassr secured a 2-1 victory over FC Goa in a gripping AFC Champions League Group D clash at Fatorda Stadium. Goals from Angelo Gabriel and Haroune Camara gave the Saudi side an early lead, while Brison Fernandesโ€™ strike kept Goaโ€™s fighting spirit alive before halftime.

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4th Vedanta Youth Cup Kicks Off in Goa with Top U-16 Talent from Across India


The 4th Vedanta U-16 Youth Cup began on 21st October 2025 in Goa, featuring eight top youth football teams from across India. Hosted by Sesa Football Academy, the tournament offers a national platform for emerging footballers to showcase their skills in a competitive and professionally organized format.

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Sesa Football Academy Shines at GFA Awards with Multiple Top Honours


Sesa Football Academy (SFA) emerged as a dominant force at the GFA Awards Night 2025, receiving top accolades for excellence in football management, player development, and grassroots initiatives. Their menโ€™s and womenโ€™s teams, coaches, and players were all celebrated for standout achievements in the 2024โ€“25 season.

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Goaโ€™s Valanka Alemao Creates History โ€” Appointed to FIFA Standing Committee (2025โ€“2029) โšฝ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ


Valanka Alemao from Goa has created history by becoming the first Indian to be appointed to the FIFA Standing Committee for the 2025โ€“2029 term. Her inclusion marks a proud moment for Goan and Indian football, highlighting the growing influence of Indian sports administrators on the global stage.