DEFENDER Nidhi Vermawill lead the Nagpur district team in the MaharashtraState (WIFA) Inter-District Football Championship for Senior Women to be held at Jalgaon from August 21-26, states a Nagpur District Football Association press release. To haveafair selection process,NDFAroped in the trio of Annie Paul Shino,Roshni Khobragade and Munmun Yadav as selectors to pick the district team. Nidhi will lead a team of 20 players that has two goalkeepers. NDFAstatedthat theselectors closely assessedthe participating players on various aspects of the game,including technical skills,physical fitness, tactical understanding,teamwork, discipline and overall performance.The selection committee ensured afair, transparent, and impartial selection process,providing everyparticipating player with an equal opportunity to showcase her talent.

 

Nagpur women will take on Kolhapur in their opening match of Group D on August 22. Other teams in the group are Gondia, Buldhana, Pune and Sangli. NDFAPresident Haresh Vora, SecretaryIqbal Kashmiriand SecretaryGeneral Dr Stanley Gregoryhavewished the team good luck. TEAM Nidhi Verma(C), Nikita Rahangdale (GK), Kajal Bhajankar,Prachi Gargelwar, Ashwini Jamdar,Tania Bawne, Krutika Raut, VedikaMourya, GayatriSahu, Tanisha Mate, Vanshika Mate,Anita Markhande,Nandini Patil, Mahek Sheikh, Anushka Atre, Sejal Sonare, Mahima Pande, Sneha Ukey,Rakshanda Amle, Safia (WK). Coach: Veronika Anthony.Manager:AlkaPande. ANNIE NAMED STATESELECTOR NAGPUR’S Annie Paul Shino has been named as one of the selectors to pick Maharashtrasquad for the national meet. The important sporting assignment has been made by Dr KiranChougule,Secretary, The WesternIndia Football Association.