PANJIM, May 8 -- Cortalim Villagers face off against Sesa FA, runners-up of Goa Professional league, while Sporting Clube de Goa, Goa Pro League winners will take on the might of Indian Super League winners Mumbai City FC in the group stage of inaugural Bhausaheb Bandodkar Memorial Trophy, on Tuesday, at Duler Stadium, Mapusa.

This historic tournament, a tribute to Goa's first chief minister begins with two high-stakes matches, wherein Cortalim Villagers and Sesa FA will kick off at 4 pm, while Sporting Clube will face Mumbai City, at 7.30 pm.

Six Goan teams including Goa Professional League favourites Sporting Clube de Goa, Sesa FA, and Dempo SC will battle for the trophy.

They will face fierce competition from national powerhouses Kera...