GFA announces 20-member squad for U-19 championship

Panaji: Goa Football Association announced a 20-member Under-19 women`s football team for the ninth Girls Junior National football championship in Chandigarh from July 15 to 30. Goa will kick off their campaign against Himachal Pradesh on the opening day, and will face Sikkim on July 17 before their final group match against Kerala on 19.The 20-player squad will be managed by Mario Vales and coach will be Maymol Rocky. Goa have won the tournament once after defeating Manipur 4-2 in the inaugural edition in 2001, GFA Secretary Savio Messias said.Goa Squad: Astrid Savia Pereira, Angel Braganza, Cassandra Fernandes, Malvita Mascarenhas, Mayola Fernandes, Nagima Shaikh, Hezal Dias, Stessi Cardoza, Michel Margaret Casthanha, Ayesha Alvares, Ageema Rodrigues, Hazel Dias, Zenya Twinkle Fernandes, Jessy D`costa, Anet Mascarenhas, Manjula Hullikeri, Avril Antao, Melisa Pereira, Velini Rodrigues and Valerie Carvalho. PTI