Goan boys make the cut

PANJIM: Goa’s 14 most promising footballers between the age of 11 and 13 which took part in the FC Goa grassroots development programme have been selected for the next phase of Reliance Foundation Young Champs National selection camp to be held later this month in Mumbai.

The boys who were selected from those born in 2002 are Ramson Cardoso (St Anthony, Guirim), Jeston Pinto (St Rocks,Velim), Sahil Patil (St Anthony, Duler), Asfin Pinto (St Rocks,Velim) and Tristan Fernandes (Fr Agnel, Pilar).
The boys who were selected from those born in 2003 are Leavan Castanha (St Rita HS, Maina), Joval Dias (St Rita HS, Maina), Priceo Menezes (St Joseph, Chandor), Velroy Cardozo (OL of Poor, Tilamol) and Jimmy Colaco (Fr Agnel, Verna).
The boys who were selected from those born in 2004 are Sanket Patil (St Anthony, Duler), Elson Pereira (Fr Agnel Central School, Pilar), Ryan Menezes (St Joseph, Chandor) and Joefan Faria (OL of Poor, Tilamol).
FC Goa’s Grassroots development programme commenced a few months ago and reached out to over 20,000 children and actively mentoring and coaching over 1500 students from 16 schools in football. 
Of the 200 players participating from across the country, 25 players will be selected to receive the ISL Young Champs Scholarship.
The 14 shortlisted players will participate in the week-long Reliance Foundation Young Champs national selection camp.

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