MARGAO
Nehru Stadium, Fatorda is set to get the nod for installation of a hybrid pitch from the Sports Authority of Goa. Sources informed that a FIFA team inspected the pitch a couple of days back. The cost of the laying of the new pitch is to be borne by the world football governing body.
Notably, this will be first of its kind pitch to be laid in India and it will be used when Goa hosts the FIFA Under-17 Women's World Cup this year. This stadium has already hosted a FIFA U-17 World Cup, AFC U-16 championship and Lusofonia Games, so the core infrastructure is in place.
"We want to ensure that we provide the best possible facilities and environment for FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup,” a member of the committee said. With the new development, there is possibility that Indian Premier League will be played at the stadium.
The proposal has been sent to FIFA. A group of national-level footballers and football enthusiasts while talking to The Goan said that the soccer facility needs upgradation of its floodlights and it should be done at the earliest.
