Jamshedpur, October 23: Jamshedpur FC has arrived in Goa ahead of their opening Super Cup clash against FC Goa on October 26. The team, led by Head Coach Steven Dias, will hold their official matchday -1 training session tomorrow as they fine-tune their final preparations for the crucial opener.
The 27-member squad includes a balanced mix of experience and youth, with key foreign players such as Stephen Eze, Lazar Cirkovic, Rei Tachikawa, Madih Talal, Nikola Stojanovic, and Raphael Messi Bouli forming the backbone of the team. Among the Indian contingent, captain Pronay Halder, Vincy Barretto, Germanpreet Singh, Manvir Singh, and Sourav Das bring solidity and energy across the pitch.
Head Coach Steven Dias expressed confidence in his players’ readiness, stating that the team’s unity and work ethic have been their biggest strengths during the buildup. “We have trained hard and the players are mentally and physically ready. Everyone knows how important this competition is, and we’re determined to give our best,” Steven Dias said.
The Men of Steel are placed in Group B alongside FC Goa, NorthEast United FC, and Inter Kashi, with matches scheduled on October 26, 29, and November 1 respectively. After finishing runners-up in the same competition last season, Jamshedpur FC will be looking to go one step further and secure the coveted AFC spot this time around.