Archive · 9 Oct 2026
FC Goa Coach Stresses Control Ahead of ISL Opener
FC Goa is getting ready to play its first game of the season.
The team will face Chennaiyin FC at home.
Coach Gouramangi Singh wants his players to keep the club’s style of play.
He also wants them to control as much of the game as they can.
Singh said Chennaiyin is a good team and the match will be difficult.
He wants his players to focus from the start.
Defender Sandesh Jhingan said everyone needs to work together and follow the coach’s plans.
The match is scheduled to start at 7 p.m.
FC Goa head coach Gouramangi Singh said the club wants to preserve its playing identity and control matches.
Singh said the team aims to remain competitive throughout the season.
FC Goa will begin its 2026-27 Indian Super League campaign against Chennaiyin FC.
Singh called Chennaiyin a good opponent and said his players must start with concentration and the right mentality.
Defender Sandesh Jhingan said collective responsibility and following the coach’s tactical plans can improve the team’s chances.
- Who
- FC Goa, led by head coach Gouramangi Singh, will play Chennaiyin FC.
- What
- FC Goa will open its 2026-27 Indian Super League season.
- When
- Saturday; the match is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. The report is dated October 9.
- Where
- Panaji, at FC Goa’s home venue.
- Why
- FC Goa is beginning its league campaign and aims to preserve its playing identity while competing against Chennaiyin FC.
- Fixture
- FC Goa vs Chennaiyin FC
- Competition
- 2026-27 Indian Super League season
- Kickoff
- 7 p.m.
- Venue location
- Panaji
- FC Goa head coach
- Gouramangi Singh
- FC Goa defender quoted
- Sandesh Jhingan
- FC Goa’s stated focus
- Preserve its identity, stay competitive and control as much of the match as possible