Goan first division outfit Faria Strikers will participate in the famed 31st Sikkim Governor's Gold Cup in Gangtok, which will be held from September 7 to 20.
This tournament will mark Faria’s maiden venture into an outstation tournament as they are the only Goan club to feature in the Sikkim Cup this time.There are 16 teams in fray with three being international contestants with Nepal XI, Bhutan XI and Bangladesh XI being the teams.
The club management will depute a 22-member team for the Sikkim tourney with Mizoram's Benjamin being the chief coach. Mervin Telles is the manager, Roselin the physiotherapist and Chandu Naik being the goalkeeper coach.
Among the main players, Faria Strikers have roped in five players from Mizoram, two from Pune FC and one former Mohammedan Sporting Club player from Calcutta. Local Goan talent also represents their line-up.
Faria chairman, Francis Faria said that the Gold Cup is an important event as far as gearing up for the new season is concerned.
"We are looking forward to having a decent tournament as there are top Indian and international teams in fray with Faria being the only Goan club."