Victorino signs new contract with Sporting Clube PANAJI: Victorino Fernandes has signed a new contract with Sporting Clube de Goa, the I-League club said in a statement on Saturday. “The waiting is finally over as sensational striker Victorino Fernandes has put pen to paper and signed a new contract with Sporting Clube de Goa at the SCG headquarters in Campal, on Saturday,” a release by the city-based club said. The 25-year-old forward had a very fruitful season, where he helped the Flaming Oranje win the Airtel Goa Pro League and GFA Knock-out Cup. Victorino also finished as the joint top goal scorer in the Federation Cup.“It was an eventful year for the club, especially as SCG is celebrating its 15th year. I am sure with the additional signings this season the club will move from strength to strength and can challenge for even greater honours,” Victorino was quoted as saying in the statement.Victorino’s sparkling performances this season has not gone unnoticed by the India coach Wim Koervermans and the speedy forward who is nicknamed the “Indian Cristiano Ronaldo” by the game’s commentators was handed his national team debut this season, which was soon followed up with a second cap. “I am delighted to be continuing with the Flaming Oranje as they have propelled me on to the national stage,” Victorino said.Despite much interest from other clubs and leagues with tempting offers, Victorino has stayed faithful to the Flaming Oranje as he believes the club will provide him a greater opportunity to prosper. “Victorino is a fans favourite and his signature will be greeted with as much enthusiasm as any new signing for the club,” Sporting Clube de Goa manager Angelo Albuquerque said. navhindtimes.in/victorino-signs-new-contract-sporting-clube/
Posted on: Sun, 06 Jul 2014 05:35:12 +0000
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