New Delhi, Mar 7 (UNI) Former national coach Sukhwinder Singh, the man who had coached JCT to the inaugural National Football League (1996-97) championship, feels Minerva Punjab Football Club’s rise was “necessary for Punjab Football.”
“A team from Punjab is finally filling up the void left by JCT. Minerva is a much needed boost, it was necessary for Punjab football. It will motivate the boys in the state to do well as they now have a platform to prove themselves,” the man who has been watching almost every match of the Hero I-League stated.
“Punjab has a lot of footballing talent and Minerva is providing that platform to them. Winning a league is not easy, but I’m excited that they are still in it to win it,” he added. “With Minerva’s success, I hope more people will take up the sport.”