Goa, April 12 -- Goa Football Association (GFA) President Caitano Fernandes met with Chief Minister Pramod Sawant to discuss the recent ban on Housie games, voicing serious concerns over its impact on grassroots football in the state.

Fernandes emphasized that Housie has long been a vital fundraising tool for local football clubs, especially those organizing village tournaments. "It is the lifeline for many village-level football activities," he told the Chief Minister during the meeting.

Chief Minister Sawant acknowledged the concerns raised by GFA and assured full support to protect the interests of local sports clubs.

In a follow-up step, the GFA is scheduled to meet with affected football clubs on April 14. During this meeting, the...