RFDL is a great platform and we are looking forward to it as a club: FC Goa’s Gouramangi Singh

For former India footballer Gouramangi Singh, who belongs to Manipur, football is developing across the country and modern-day players are getting a lot of opportunities to learn and shine.

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Gouramangi, who is now serving as the assistant coach of FC Goa, on what the Reliance Foundation Development League (RDFL) has done in the two seasons so far to unearth young talent and prepare them for the future of Indian football , Very happy with that.

The 37-year-old, who has played for several clubs in the country including Dempo SC, Churchill Brothers, FC Pune City, recalled his playing days when there were very few opportunities and asked modern-day players to make the most of them. The facilities they are getting now.

“I am happy to see that a lot is happening today. If I compare with my time when I was growing up, now there are a lot of platforms for boys to compete and perform, which is a big part of Indian football. is a positive sign for

As football continues to develop across the country, boys nowadays play more competitive matches in a structured manner. They’ve got a great league like the RFDL, so all players have to do is make the most of it,” Gouramangi said.

offer more playing time

Singh feels that development tournaments play a vital role in preparing U-21 players for the next level and give them the required playing time.

“What RFDL has done so far is commendable, not only for our (FC Goa) boys but for all the young players in the country. Game time was missing for the first players but now there is an impressive level of competition. As assistant coach of FC Goa, our focus is definitely on the league and I am happy with what the tournament has done over two seasons,” he said.

There are certain things they can do now as U-21 players but not when they are part of the senior dressing room. When someone becomes a part of the senior dressing room, the expectations are high. But here now, maybe some coaches will allow him to explore or make some mistakes. So, now is their opportunity to sharpen their skills and be prepared, because the next step together will be different.”

Great platform to break into the first team

The former Manipur footballer also threw light on why the boys look forward to the tournament eagerly.

“I think the RFDL is a great platform and as a club we are looking forward to it because for a developmental team, it is one of the most important features in the calendar year. And as an assistant coach of an ISL team “Whenever I speak to the boys, they are looking forward to the matches because they know they are going to meet some of the best players in the country. This is the right way to move forward, join the senior team,” Gouramangi said.

“I hope more players come forward, grab the opportunities and get selected in ISL, I-League and many big clubs,” he added.

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