New constitution need of the hour, opine GFA members

MAPUSA, JULY 13
The members of Goa Football Association (GFA) are set to take a vote on the proposed new constitution which would bring the statutes in line with that of FIFA, AFC and AIFF  at a special extraordinary general body meeting on July 18 in Panjim.
Bardez executive member, Lavinio Rebello believes that it is a good idea for the clubs to approve the new constitution as the AFC has recommended it to the AIFF and it is the duty of all affiliated units of GFA in the state to modernise the existing system. “One needs to change as per the needs because there is urgent need to fall in line with the modern practices which are followed by FIFA and AFC. Even AIFF has already changed its constitution. Eventually, even the clubs will have to do likewise, because it is good for football development,” Lavinio, who is also the president of Anjuna Gymkhana remarked.
Lavinio stated, “We need to improve our football technically and this can only start with a revamp of the administration.” 
Mormugao executive member, Lawrence Gomes agreed with the proposed change. He also suggested that having the north members voting for the north candidates and the south members only voting for the south candidates was a good idea if it could be added to the newly proposed constitution.
Salcete executive member, Anthony Pango believed that it is a good idea to follow the statutes set out by FIFA, but would like to see ten members in the north and ten in the south instead of the proposed seven. “Each season the number of teams participating is growing especially in Salcete. If we have ten members than the workload and administration would be shared making the system more efficient,” Pango reasoned out.
Tiswadi executive member, Angelo Albuquerque, when contacted by Herald preferred not to comment but encouraged each member to make their own mind. “Each GFA member has been sent a copy of the proposed new constitution,” he said.