PANJIM: FC Goa on Thursday appointed Spaniard Juan Ferrando as the club’s new head coach for the upcoming Indian Super League (ISL) season and AFC Champions League campaign.
A UEFA Pro License holder, Ferrando will replace Sergio Lobera, another Spaniard, who was sacked in January midway last season. Former India player and assistant coach Clifford Miranda was guiding the team till the end of the season.
The Goan side had become the first Indian club to earn a direct berth in the group stage of the AFC Champions League after topping the ISL legue phase.

