PANAJI
Sesa Football Academy’s (SFA) Senior Women’s Team has been crowned Champions of the 8th Vedanta Women’s League (VWL), marking their maiden title victory in only their second season, post their debut in 2023.
Sesa FA dominated the league, maintaining an all-win record and showcasing exceptional attacking and defensive prowess, scoring 47 goals while conceding only 4.
The final match saw SFA face Livvals SC in a thrilling contest, where they triumphed with a 5-2 victory, sealing their championship run in style. The team’s consistency and determination throughout the season firmly established them as a dominant force in women’s football in Goa.
The league culminated in a grand prize distribution ceremony, attended by esteemed dignitaries, including Alexio Lourenco, MLA for Curtorim Constituency, Dr. Caitano Fernandes, President - Goa Football Association (GFA), Maymol Rocky, Chairperson - GFA Women’s Committee, Antonio Pango, Vice-President - GFA, along with senior officials from Vedanta Sesa Goa.
Arpita Pednekar was adjudged ‘Player of the Match’ for her crucial contribution in the final. Sushmita Jadhav, Captain of the team, was honored as ‘Player of the Tournament’ for her leadership and consistency. Ashika Gadekar was named ‘Best Goalkeeper’, recognizing her exceptional performances between the posts.
The six participating teams in the 8th Vedanta Women’s League were Sesa Football Academy, Livvals SC, Calangute Association, Maina SC, Patrong SC, and Guardian Angels, with Livvals SC bagging the runner-up spot & Calangute Association securing the third position.
Expressing his sentiments on the occasion, Dr. Caitano Fernandes, President-GFA said “The Vedanta Women’s League has been a game-changer for women’s football in Goa, and signifies Vedanta’s unwavering commitment to #TransformingSports. Their efforts, in collaboration with the Goa Football Association, have not only strengthened women’s football but also inspired more young girls to take up the sport in Goa. We look forward to the VWL growing bigger & being a catalyst for success for women footballers in the years to come."
