Goa Football Coaches Association formed

Armando Colaco elected as the first-ever president of GFCA.

As a first in Indian football the Goa Football Coaches Association was formed a few days ago and yesterday they held their first meeting at the Nehru Stadium in Margao to elect their office bearers and they elected Dempo SC’s successful coach Armando Colaco as the GFCA’s first-ever president.

“This association was long overdue. We will work for the betterment of coaches across the state and also play a role in raising the bar,” said Armando Colaco.

Present on the occasion were Goan coaches who have got the AFC coaching licence and the association is open to coaches who have AFC Pro, ‘A’, ‘B’ and ‘C’ licences.

Colaco further added the association will also organise seminars and camps for the promotion of the game, besides holding talks with the Sports Authority of Goa (SAG) and Directorate of Sports and Youth Affairs (DSYA) on a priority basis besides registering with the Societies Act.

Earlier in Kolkata Bengali coaches had tried to form an association, but the efforts of some had failed; while the players for a few years have been having their own body, the Football Players Association of India.

The GFCA Office Bearers

President: Armando ColacoVice-Presidents: Brahmanand Shankwalkar, Marcus Anthony PachecoSecretary: Savio MadeiraAssistant Secretary: Mariano DiasTreasurer: Peter ValesMembers: Derrick Pereira, Mauricio Afonso, Mahesh Lotlikar, Mathew D’Costa, Cajetan Fernandes, Baptist Fernandes, Pascoal Pereira, Anthony de Souza