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Panaji: The Goa Football Development Council (GFDC) has unveiled the trophies, official logo and jerseys for its upcoming Inter-Centre Grassroots Tournament 2026, which will be held from November 17 to 22 across three venues in Goa.
The tournament will bring together young footballers from various GFDC centres, providing them with an opportunity to showcase their skills, competitive spirit and development through the council’s structured grassroots coaching programme.
The competition will feature three categories: Under-10 Boys, Under-13 Boys and Under-13 Girls. Matches in North Goa will be played at the DSYA, Quitla-Aldona Ground, while South Goa fixtures will take place at the DSYA, Cuncolim Ground.
The tournament will conclude at Atal Stadium, St Cruz, where the North Goa champions will face their South Goa counterparts in the respective finals.
The trophy, logo and jersey unveiling ceremony marked the beginning of the countdown to the six-day grassroots football competition. The initiative aims to provide young players with regular competitive exposure while encouraging participation and nurturing emerging football talent across the state.
GFDC Chairman Glenn Souza Ticlo highlighted the importance of the tournament in providing young footballers with a platform to demonstrate their abilities and gain valuable match experience. He emphasised that the council’s objective extends beyond football development, focusing on building discipline, confidence and other important life skills among children.
GFDC Member Secretary Deepesh Priolkar also stressed the role of inter-centre competitions in strengthening the grassroots football structure. He highlighted the importance of teamwork, discipline and sportsmanship, while expressing confidence that the tournament would deliver an exciting week of football.
GFDC Vice Chairman Dhaku Madkaikar and council members Nitin Ghaddi, Valerian Rodrigues and Sandeep Naik were also present at the unveiling ceremony.
Through initiatives such as this tournament, GFDC continues to promote structured coaching, competitive opportunities and long-term development pathways for aspiring footballers in Goa.
