Guwahati Sports Association sends GSA Assam Colts 20-member squad for Dubai exposure trip

The Guwahati Sports Association has cleared a 20 -member GSA Assam Colts squad, including 16 players and four support staff, for an exposure trip to Dubai from November 19 to 26.

The players were chosen for their strong performances in the under-19 category of the 70th Bharat Ratna Lokapriya Gopinath Bordoloi Trophy. The final selections were held in Guwahati under the supervision of AFC Pro Licence coach Renedy Singh of Bengaluru FC. The boys have been picked from different parts of Assam.

The initiative is part of the association’s plan to give young footballers from the state access to higher-level competition, structured training and the chance to understand global football environments. The squad will train at top facilities in Dubai and Sharjah and play two to three practice matches against leading academy sides. The matches are expected to offer real game exposure as well as opportunities to be noticed by scouts and coaches.

GSA Hony General Secretary Devajit Saikia said the association had earlier aimed to send the group to Marbella FC in Spain, but the plan could not go through as twice the visa application of the players were rejected

“Now the players will avail high quality training facilities in Dubai. This will be a new beginning for our youngsters,” he said.

Best of You India is coordinating the trip with GSA. The training programme in Dubai follows the original Spanish coaching philosophy used for professional player development. After their return, Best of You will organise trials with reputed Indian clubs. Any player who stands out in Dubai may also attract interest from junior set-ups abroad.

The players travelling are Sarnong Teron, Samujjal Boruah, Hiteswar Kaman, Chandan Yadav, Jyotish Boro, Sowrab Kr Dey, Jurin Bordoloi, Ajanur Rahman, Bibika Rabha, Ripu Narzary, Biman Doley, Sasang Hengna, Akshyat Agam Acharjya, Sujit Kuch, Fungbill Basumatary and Roshan Dungdung.

Supporting Staff: Swan Thapa( Coach), Kutar Homyar Hormusdyar,Akash Sinha,and Mark Joshua Glass