MAPUSA, Jan. 21 -- Last season Vasco Sports Club finished ninth in the 12-team Goa Professional League. The teams struggled to get desired results but five wins and five draws from 22 games was enough to see them stay above the relegation zone. But luckily there was no relegation as the season was cut short due to the COVID Pandemic.

However, this season, Vasco SC had the busiest pre-season. They started the training in last week of December, conducted trials in neighbouring states and managed to sign some talented youngsters.

But among them, the club also managed to seal the deal with former Indian internationals - Joaquim Abranches and Francis Fernandes.

Yes, you read it write. Two of the seasoned campaigners will sport the Port Town...