The SAFF Club Cup-winning East Bengal women’s football team’s coaching staff led by Anthony Andrews visited Boro ma goddess temple on Monday morning, on the day after the Red-and-Gold women’s brigade returned to Kolkata with the trophy.
Ahead of their campaign in the IWL on 24th December, Anthony when asked about the title and prospect in the IWL, said to Parallel Sports, “I dedicate the SAF Club Championship trophy to the fans. We missed the AFC Club Championship qualification for the main round by a whisker, conceding a last-minute goal. Then after returning I watched how fans who were passionately praying for us, became demoralized. That is why, this time we decided to dedicate the SAFF Club Championship trophy to them.”
East Bengal coach ha already achieved a rare feat in India’s women’s football history by winning three trophies in a single season already and now he is aiming to defend the IWL. “Our girls played back-to-back matches. Naturally they are exhausted. So they have started doing rehab program in Kalyani. Additionally, a few of our girls received injuries. So they need the rehab program for the recovery. After their recovery I hope they will again be able to deliver their best to defend the title,” added Anthony.
