RoundGlass Punjab FC name 26-member squad for Hero Super Cup 2023
The side got automatic qualification to the Group Stages.
I-League 2022-23 champions RoundGlass Punjab FC is all set to begin its Hero Super Cup 2023 campaign with its first match on Saturday, April 8, against Indian Super League side Kerala Blasters FC. The match will take place at the EMS Corporate Stadium in Kozhikode and is scheduled to kick-off at 8.30 PM.
RoundGlass Punjab FC have been drawn in Group A along with Kerala Blasters FC, Bengaluru FC and Sreenidi Deccan FC. The Club will be represented by a 26-member squad, with the majority of the players continuing from the I-League winning squad.
Nikolaos Topoliatis, Director of Football, RoundGlass Punjab FC, said, “We are happy to be featuring in the 2023 edition of the Hero Super Cup. As the champions of the I-League, it will be a good opportunity for the squad to face the Indian Super League sides. We look forward to a good, competitive display of football and results. I wish the team the best of luck!”
Ahead of the league, Staikos Vergetis, Head Coach, RoundGlass Punjab FC, addressed the media and said, “We will approach the Super Cup with discipline and focus and we have a chance to measure ourselves on where we stand against the teams from ISL. We are facing strong teams and these matches will help us to understand how near or far we are from this level.
RoundGlass Punjab FC squad for Hero Super Cup 2023
Goalkeepers: Kiran Kumar Limbu (Nepal), Ravi Kumar, Jaskarenvir Singh
Defenders: Aleksandar Ignjatovic (Serbia), Khaiminthang Lhungdim, Tekcham Abhishek Singh, Deepak Devrani, Shankar Sampingiraj, Hmingthanmawia, Suresh Meitei, Naocha Singh, Mohammed Salah
Midfielders: Freddy Lallawmawma, Samuel Lalmuanpuia, Brandon Vanlalremdika, Ajay Chhetri, Ashis Pradhan, Maheson Singh, Manglenthang Kipgen, Juan Carlos Nellar (Argentina), Juan Mera (Spain)
Forwards: Krishnananda Singh, Pranjal Bhumij, Aphaoba Singh, Daniel Lalhlimpuia, Luka Majcen (Slovenia)
- Kerala Blasters sign Dusan Lagator from Debrecen VSC for Rs 80 Lacs
- Cristiano Ronaldo named Premier League's greatest forward by Sky Sports supercomputer
- Top 10 players to play for both Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur
- ISL 2024-25: Updated Points Table, most goals, and most assists after match 98, Mohammedan SC vs Chennaiyin FC
- Barcelona vs Real Betis: Live streaming, TV channel, kick-off time & where to watch Copa del Rey 2024-25
- Top 10 players to play for both Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur
- ISL 2024-25: Full fixtures, schedule, results, standings & more
- Indian Football Team Player Watch: Aakash Sangwan & Sandesh Jhingan impress; Jithin MS needs to improve
- Manolo Márquez highlights 'key targets' for FC Goa ahead of NorthEast United clash
- Top 10 players to play for both Manchester United and Arsenal