Squads

First Team

Sporting Clube de Goa, also known as the Flaming Oranje, was founded in 1999 when Goa-based businessman Peter Vaz purchased and renamed the club Cidade de Goa. Modelled after Sporting Clube de Portugal, the club has its roots in Mapusa, Goa, and plays its home matches at the Duler Stadium.

Dev Team

technical director

savio madeira

Savio Medeira, born on 20 March 1965, is an Indian football manager and former player, currently serving as the technical director for both the India national football team (interim) and Sporting Clube de Goa. A former Salgaocar S.C. player from 1983 to 2000, Savio’s illustrious career includes winning two Rover Cups, the Federation Cup, and the National Football League.

coach

Armando Colaço

Armando Colaço, born on 22 June 1953, is an Indian football coach and the current head coach of Sporting Clube de Goa in the I-League 2. Renowned for his success with Dempo, where he became the most successful and longest-serving manager in the club’s history, Colaço also made history by leading an Indian team to the AFC Cup semi-finals in 2008. He is widely regarded as one of India’s best football managers, having achieved notable success with Churchill Brothers, Dempo, and Goa’s Santosh Trophy team.

assistant coach

Climax Lawrence

Climax Lawrence, born on 16 January 1979, is a retired Indian football midfielder, known for his contributions to the India national football team. He scored the decisive goal in the 91st minute against Afghanistan to help India win the AFC Challenge Cup in 2008. After retiring from international football in 2012, Lawrence became involved in football management. In 2023, he was appointed assistant manager of Sporting Clube de Goa, helping the team win the inaugural I-League 3 and securing promotion to I-League 2.