FC Goa announce full-strength squad for Durand Cup 2021

The ISL outfit begin their campaign on September 7.

Following the end of the domestic summer transfer window this week, FC Goa have announced their squad for the Durand Cup. A total of four foreign players will be travelling to Kolkata for the tournament with Edu Bedia leading the way once again as he prepares to step into his fifth season with the club. 

14 of the 29 players in the FC Goa squad are homegrown Goan talents while Juan Ferrando will also have his full allowed quota of four foreigners amongst the squad as well.

FC Goa are in Group B alongside Army Green, Jamshedpur FC and Sudeva Delhi in the group stages of the Durand Cup 2021. Juan Ferrando's side will begin their campaign on September 7 against Army Green.

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FC Goa squad for the 2021 Durand Cup

Goalkeepers: Naveen Kumar, Hrithik Tiwari, Dheeraj Singh Moirangthem

Defenders: Leander D’Cunha, Saviour Gama, Sanson Pereira, Kunal Kundaikar, Manushawn Fernandes, Lalmangaihsanga (Papuia), Seriton Fernandes, Ivan Gonzalez, Aibanbha Dohling, Mohamed Ali

Midfielders: Edu Bedia (c), Brison Fernandes, Md. Nemil, Alberto Noguera, Princeton Rebello, Danstan Fernandes, Alexander Romario Jesuraj, Redeem Tlang, Nongdamba Naorem, Glan Martins, Brandon Fernandes, Makan Winkle Chote, Christy Davis

Forwards: Devendra Murgaonkar, Jorge Ortiz, Delton Colaco

The squad sees 5 players from last season’s Developmental Team being promoted to the first team viz. Hrithik Tiwari, Lalmangaihsanga (Papuia), Brison Fernandes, Christy Davis and Delton Colaco. 

Three new signings will also be in the fray to make their debut for FC Goa with Nongdomba Naorem, Danstan Fernandes and Manushawn Fernandes in the squad as well.

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Durand Cup

Asia's oldest competition is set to kickoff on September 5 (Sunday) with Indian Air Force playing Mohammedan SC in the tournament opener. The Durand Cup will continue until October 3, when the final will be played. A total of 16 teams are participating in the tournament this time. Teams have been divided into four groups with the top two from each group qualifying for the knockouts.

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