Navelim face Raia Veterans

PANJIM: Navelim Veterans will take on Raia Veterans in the inaugural match of 2nd all-Goa Dramapur Veterans football tournament, organized by Dramapur Sports Club, at Dramapur ground, on Sunday.

The tournament is conducted in the memory of five children, Emerica Vaz, Allwyn Rodrigues, Gonsalina Soares, Lawrenca Pereira and Joanita Ferrao. All of whom died in the tragedy at Jackniband, in 1979.

The other participating teams are Panjim Veterans, Uncle Driving School Chinchinim, Fatorda Veterans, Bardez Veterans, Candolim Veterans, Jose Cookies Camurlim, Max Veterans Colva, Varca Veterans, Nuvem Veterans, Quepem Veterans. The final will be held on April 5.