FIFA U-17 World Cup Winner Trophy officially unveiled in Goa

The Sports Minister of Goa Manohar Azgaonkar at the Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Fatorda on Friday unveiled the FIFA U-17 World Cup Winner's Trophy. The state is hosting nine games at the FIFA U-17 World Cup in October.

Azgaonkar said, "Today is a proud day for us all Goans as the official FIFA U-17 World Cup is in our state. I urge all football loving fans in the state to come and be a part of this amazing experience before the start of the tournament".

He added "Football is the official sport of the state and I'm sure Goans will turn out in large numbers to watch top teams like Brazil, Germany, Costa Rica and others in action at the stadium",

On Saturday from 9.30 am at a Mission XI Million festival that will see children from schools across Goa participate in several fun activities and games, the fans can see the Trophy up close at the Rosary Grounds Navelim.

On Sunday from 3 pm to 8 pm the Trophy will also be displayed at the INOX Courtyard, Maquinez Palance Grounds.

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