{"id":108903,"date":"2026-01-08T20:01:32","date_gmt":"2026-01-08T14:31:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.goakhabar.com\/?p=108903"},"modified":"2026-01-08T20:01:55","modified_gmt":"2026-01-08T14:31:55","slug":"goalkeeper-ozen-vivian-silva-selected-for-indias-saff-futsal-championship-campaign","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.goakhabar.com\/?p=108903","title":{"rendered":"Goalkeeper Ozen Vivian Silva selected for India\u2019s SAFF Futsal Championship campaign"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"flex w-full aos-init aos-animate\" data-aos=\"fade-left\"><\/div>\n<article class=\"newsContent my-6 aos-init aos-animate\" data-aos=\"fade-up\"><strong>Goa Khabar : Goan goalkeeper Ozen Vivian Silva has been named in India\u2019s men\u2019s futsal squad for the SAFF Futsal Championship 2026, as announced by the All India Football Federation.<\/strong>The championship will be held in Nonthaburi, Thailand, from January 14 to 26, 2026 and marks the first edition of the SAFF men\u2019s futsal tournament. All matches will be played at the Nonthaburi Stadium and streamed live on the Sportzworkz YouTube Channel.<\/p>\n<p>Silva is one of two goalkeepers selected in the 14-member national squad and brings prior international experience, having featured in the AFC Futsal Asian Cup Qualifiers. His inclusion reflects Goa\u2019s continued contribution to the National Futsal setup.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-108893\" src=\"https:\/\/goakhabar-com.preview.jikut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/09.01.2026-249x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"249\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.goakhabar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/09.01.2026-249x300.jpg 249w, https:\/\/www.goakhabar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/09.01.2026.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 249px) 100vw, 249px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The Indian team, coached by Reza Kordi. The tournament will follow a single round-robin format, with all seven SAFF member nations competing and the top-ranked team crowned champions.<\/p>\n<p>India\u2019s fixtures in the SAFF Futsal Championship 2026:<\/p>\n<p>January 14: India vs Bangladesh<\/p>\n<p>January 18: India vs Nepal<\/p>\n<p>January 20: Maldives vs India<\/p>\n<p>January 22: Bhutan vs India<\/p>\n<p>January 24: Sri Lanka vs India<\/p>\n<p>January 26: India vs Pakistan<\/p>\n<p>GFA President Dr Caitano Fernandes said, \u201cOzen\u2019s selection is the result of consistent performance and discipline over time. His inclusion in the national futsal squad reflects the steady progress of futsal development in Goa, and we are confident he will represent the state with responsibility and professionalism.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Goa Football Association congratulates Ozen Vivian Silva on his selection and wishes him a successful campaign with the Indian national futsal team.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Goa Khabar : Goan goalkeeper Ozen Vivian Silva has been named in India\u2019s men\u2019s futsal squad for the SAFF Futsal Championship 2026, as announced by the All India Football Federation.The championship will be held in Nonthaburi, Thailand, from January 14 to 26, 2026 and marks the first edition of the SAFF men\u2019s futsal tournament. 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