Kuwait Goan Association crowned League Champions

Don Bosco Oratory snatch Super Cup

IBy Julio Cardoso

n an exciting finale to bring down the curtains for the KIFF Football season, Don Bosco Oratory (DBO) proved superior on the day to outclass KIFF League Champions Kuwait Goan Association (KGA) 3-1 to take home the KIFF Super Cup organized by the Federation.

Having already been crowned champions for the J. P. D’Mello Rolling Trophy powered by Gulf Cable and Electrical Co. K.S.C.P. and contested by 13 registered affiliates, KGA ran out of steam in the second half, conceding three goals and were lucky to score one due to a simple error by DBO keeper Allan D’Souza who otherwise had a great game. Allan ensured the first half remained goalless with a couple of fine saves to deny the dangerous Rafi and Anas. Even though the first half was evenly fought, it was Honda’s darting runs on the right flank that created the more dangerous moves for KGA. DBO on the other hand created some good opportunities with the young and talented Aftab, Agnelo and Loyed combining well to create chances in the KGA half.

The second half was however the Cleto Gomes show, as immediately upon resumption, he opened the scoring from a rebound to give DBO the lead. With the KGA players losing steam, DBO went for the kill with Cleto Gomes completing a fine hat-trick and although Nijesh did pull one back for the KGA, Don Bosco Oratory went on to win comfortably 3-1.

Naser Kanan of Gulf Cable and Electrical Industries Co. was the chief guest and in his address, he congratulated both KGA for being crowned league champions and DBO for winning the Super Cup. KIFF President Dominic Pereira who worked tirelessly to ensure the final was succssfull conducted, thanked the sponsors, the chief guest, special invitees and all affiliates for their full hearted support to conclude a successful season and Austine Abreo, KIFF Vice President rendered the vote of Thanks.

Mementoes were given to the chief guest Naser Kanan for his support to the Federation, to Merwin Franco who runs the Franco Acadamy and supports KIFF activities, Julio Cardoso the president of Goan Overseas Association for his support to the Federation and match officials Robert Bernard, Agnel, Edward and Victor by KIFF President. The contribution of Gasper Crasto who emceed the evening’s proceedings with his usual wit and humor was also felicitated and received a plaque from Austine Abreo, the Vice President of KIFF.

Fair play award for the season was collected by the captain of F.C Sparx Hussain from the hands of ex KIFF president Fidelis Fernandes and the highest scorer of the league award was given to Melwyn of Curtorcares United by former president V. K Vohra. Melwyn also received a gold coin from Vohra. Hat-rick man Cleto Gomes was declared ‘Man of the Match’ and received his award from Robert Bernard.

KGA president along with his team collected the KIFF Champions Trophy from Ruzario Colaco the sports secretary of KIFF and the winners trophy from Naser Kanan of Gulf Cable. Runners up individual trophies for the Super Cup were handed over by Rafael Rodrigues and Lorry Pinto while the winners trophies were given away by Sameer Nasri and Barnard Fernandes. Merwin Franco of Gulf Cable gave away the winners trophy to the captain of DBO. Martin Captain of KGA receives the KIFF League Champion trophy

KIFF League Champion Season 2016-17 – KGA

Team DBO Winners of KIFF Super Cup 2017 Nasser Kanan of Gulf Cable hands over the J.P. D’mello Memorial Rolling Trophy to KIFF

League Champion KGA

Melwin of Curtorcares United receives the highest scorer of the season

Man of the Match KIFF Super Cup final – Cleto of DBO

Season Fair Fair Play F.C. Sparx