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PANJIM: FC Goa head into the inaugural edition of the Reliance Foundation (RF) Development League with much confidence. A consistent effort in youth development over the years has seen the Gaurs produce a number of youngsters now plying their trade in the ISL and the I-League.
The senior team itself has benefitted from the programme with the likes of Princeton Rebello, Saviour Gama and Leander D’Cunha making a mark at the top level. And now a new bunch of faces will look to further reinvigorate the cause.
The youngsters have shown a real penchant for playing the game the FC Goa way while eking out results in the Goa Pro League, regularly jostling for points with the other powerhouses of Goan football. And now they will look to make a mark in the RF Development League with development sides from across the ISL taking part in this footballing extravaganza.
Deggie Cardozo, the Development team’s head coach said, “This tournament is equally important to any other tournament we play. We are ready for the tournament. We have a couple of matches under our belt from the Goa Pro League. That has boosted our confidence ahead of the RF Development League.”
