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Senior Congress leader M K Sheikh says GFP is already in alliance with Congress, adding that “not only doors but even windows” of the party are open for Vijai Sardesai. Sheikh says Congress is awaiting Vijai’s move and has already extended a fresh invite to GFP. On AAP, he said any proposal to join the alliance should be placed before Congress leaders. • Congress and Goa Forward have begun talks; alliance and merger both options are under consideration, highly placed sources in both parties tell Prudent; while replying to a social media post criticising AAP - GF alliance, Goa Forward spokesperson Prashant Naik stated, I think your concern has reached its destination. Something positive will happen soon. • Goa Forward Party president Vijai Sardesai has approved the appointment of Shaikh Munir as General Secretary of the party’s Minority Wing, with immediate effect. • I have not made any inappropriate statement. When I was asked to resign as Minister, I only told the party high command and the Chief Minister that the works in my constituency should be completed. It has now been almost three and a half years, and many of the works have not been completed, which is worrying for me.I am still with the party. There is no question of someone else getting the ticket. But if that happens, the people of Curchorem will tell me what to do: Nilesh Cabral. • Panaji Women Police have registered an FIR against Merces-based gym owner for allegedly raping a woman on the pretext of marriage and allegedly impregnating her. Senior Congress leader M K Sheikh says GFP is already in alliance with Congress, adding that “not only doors but even windows” of the party are open for Vijai Sardesai. Sheikh says Congress is awaiting Vijai’s move and has already extended a fresh invite to GFP. On AAP, he said any proposal to join the alliance should be placed before Congress leaders. • Congress and Goa Forward have begun talks; alliance and merger both options are under consideration, highly placed sources in both parties tell Prudent; while replying to a social media post criticising AAP - GF alliance, Goa Forward spokesperson Prashant Naik stated, I think your concern has reached its destination. Something positive will happen soon. • Goa Forward Party president Vijai Sardesai has approved the appointment of Shaikh Munir as General Secretary of the party’s Minority Wing, with immediate effect. • I have not made any inappropriate statement. When I was asked to resign as Minister, I only told the party high command and the Chief Minister that the works in my constituency should be completed. It has now been almost three and a half years, and many of the works have not been completed, which is worrying for me.I am still with the party. There is no question of someone else getting the ticket. But if that happens, the people of Curchorem will tell me what to do: Nilesh Cabral. • Panaji Women Police have registered an FIR against Merces-based gym owner for allegedly raping a woman on the pretext of marriage and allegedly impregnating her.

Episode 95 • 17th Dec 2025

SFA Women Team Rise: Ready to Make History at Indian Women’s League | Goa Connect | 171225

17th Dec 2025

About this episode

In this episode of Goa Connect, we chat with the Sesa Football Academy Women’s Team set to take the national stage as they prepare to compete in the Indian Women’s League (IWL) in Kolkata. After finishing 3rd in IWL 2, SFA earned a well-deserved opportunity to step up following the withdrawal of a qualified team. In this exclusive interview, Coach Nicholas Rodrigues, Technical Director Gavin Araujo, along with the Captain and players, share their thoughts on the challenge ahead, lessons from IWL 2, and the team’s ambition at the highest level of Indian women’s football. Head Coach Nicholas Rodrigues, who joined the SFA Women’s Team in December 2025, calls this tournament a “perfect opportunity to make a mark,” while Technical Director Gavin Araujo expresses strong confidence in the squad’s ability to overcome past shortfalls and compete fearlessly at IWL. With belief, preparation and hunger, the SFA Women’s Team heads to Kolkata determined to create history. #SFAWomensTeam #IndianWomensLeague #IWL #IWL2025 #SesaFootballAcademy #Vedanta #WomensFootballIndia #GoaFootball #WomenInFootball #IWLKolkata #RisingTogether #GameChangers #ShePlays #FromIWL2ToIWL #FootballDreams #GoaConnect

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