Sesa FA
Wikipedia - Sesa Football Academy
Sesa Football Academy (SFA) is an Indian professional football club based in Sanquelim, Goa. Originally founded in the 1960s as Sesa Sports Club, It currently competes in the Goa Professional League, and had previously participated in the NFL II and the I-League 2nd Division. SFA is a unit of Sesa Community Development Foundation, which is promoted by Vedanta Limited with the objective of service to the community in its operational areas.
SFA began functioning in June 1999. Sesa Football Academy was the champion of the Goa First Division League in 2018–19, gaining its promotion to the Goa Professional League.
History
Sesa Football Academy is the successor of Sesa Sports Club, which was originally founded on 4 September 1960. In 1988, British coach Bob Bootland took charge of Sesa. SFA was later established in 1999 with a vision of becoming a premier academy in India, producing footballers for the Indian national team from the state of Goa. The academy identifies talented youngsters with the passion for football, inducts them into the residential program at the academy, and over a period of four years nurtures and develops them as professional footballers and well-disciplined citizens.
The academy's activities have yielded positive results – seven SFA alumni have played for the national team, and eight players took part in the latest edition of the Indian Super League. Some notable alumni include Adil Khan, Denzil Franco, Micky Fernandes, and Pratesh Shirodkar.
Till date, more than 150 players have benefited from SFA's programs, out of which some have played internationally and many others have represented various prestigious clubs of the country. The team was later managed by legendary Indian coach Armando Colaco. Nigerian Clifford Chukwuma also managed SESA.
The team is known for its attacking style of play, with quick passing and skillful dribbling being key components of their game. Sesa FA has a dedicated fan base that supports them at every match, creating an electric atmosphere in the stadium.
Sesa FA is committed to developing young talent and has a strong youth academy program that nurtures and trains aspiring footballers. The team is also involved in various community initiatives to promote the sport of soccer and encourage youth participation.
Overall, Sesa FA is a respected and competitive team in Indian football, with a bright future ahead as they continue to strive for success on the national and international stage.