Mumbai City's Apuia to train with Lommel SK for two weeks

Published at :September 3, 2022 at 9:45 PM

Modified at :December 13, 2023 at 1:01 PM

(Courtesy : MCFC Media)

The midfielder won the Emerging Player of the Season award in 2020/21.

In a landmark move, Mumbai City can confirm that midfielder Lalengmawia ‘Apuia’ Ralte has traveled to Belgium for a two-week training stint with our sister club Lommel SK.

The 21-year-old will train with the Belgian side where he will be able to gain important footballing experience with the help of the coaches and staff at Lommel SK in an immersive training environment.

Kandarp Chandra, CEO, Mumbai City FC said:

“Through our association with City Football Group, we knew it would open a pathway for players and coaches to have access to the Group’s collective resources and it brings me great pleasure to be able to see Apuia get the benefits of the technical expertise and know-how of our friends at Lommel SK. This is an indication that talent at Mumbai City will be furthered and nurtured within the Group and this can potentially open doors for others to gain a similar experience too. I want to thank our colleagues at Lommel and CFG for facilitating this training stint and we wish Apuia the very best for his time in Belgium.”City Football Group is currently providing advisory services to the Club. CFG has entered into an agreement to acquire a majority investment in Mumbai City FC. The purchase is awaiting final approvals.

On Mumbai City's preparation

Mumbai City are faring well in the Durand Cup 2022. In their inaugural venture in the competition, the side has been able to remain unbeaten in the first three group stage matches. There fourth encounter will be against East Bengal today itself. Notably, the club has already qualified for the knockout stages.

The Islanders have assembled a star-studded line-up for the upcoming Indian Super League 2022-23. They have signed players like Greg Stewart, Rostyn Griffiths, Alberto Noguera and Jorge Pereyra Diaz to strengthen their squad. Youngster Gurkirat Singh was also seen in sublime form in the SAFF U-20 Championship. Mumbai City didn't enjoy a spectacular 2021-22 season. This time the club will be aiming to dwell even better and make it into the playoffs! Looking at the side, the Islanders do look like a favourite for the crown this time out.