Goa Football Association Announces Santosh Trophy Squad 2025

The selected squad includes: Denil Rebello, Joseph Clemente, Kunal Kundaikar, Reezvon Fernandes, Umang Gaikwad, Salgeo Dias, Stendly Fernandes, Vellington Fernandes, Sanij Bugde, Crysler Afonso, Pratik Naik, Tippanna Bhavikatti, Shridharanath Gawas, Joshua DSilva, Sankalp Kankonkar, Ariston Costa, Llyod Cardozo, Arnold Oliveira, Brian Faria, and Selwyn Miranda.

The team officials are Team Manager Omkar Vaigankar, Head Coach Keenan Almeida, Assistant Coach Harshad Zalmi and Physiotherapist Anisha Priolkar. Goa have been placed in Group H alongside Lakshadweep, Karnataka and Services. The team will begin their campaign against Services on the 20th of December.

GFA President Dr Caitano Fernandes extended his best wishes to the team, “We have selected a balanced and committed squad that reflects the depth of footballing talent in Goa. The Santosh Trophy has always been a prestigious platform, and I am confident the team will represent the state with discipline, determination, and pride. The association stands firmly behind the players and support staff as they begin this campaign.”

The Goa Football Association wishes the team the very best for the Santosh Trophy Group Stage.