Kochi: For the new season of the Super League, Force Kochi is gearing up to reclaim the crown they narrowly missed last time. Michael Lado, a strategist from Barcelona, is set to guide the team, alongside coach Sanush Raj and goalkeeper coach Harshal Rahman. This season, the focus is on new talent.
Foreign players like Rachit Aith from France, Iker Hernandez, Rego Ramon, Jimnavan Kesal, and Douglas Tardin strengthen Kochi’s lineup. Local players like Michael Susai Raj, Nijo Gilbert, and goalkeeper Rafik Ali Sardaar are also key contributors. They are looking to start the season with a victory against their rivals in the opening match on October 2 at EMS Stadium in Kozhikode. A win would create positive energy for the subsequent league matches. The team is currently training at Panampally School Stadium.
The first match at their home ground, Kochi Maharajas Stadium, is scheduled for the third week of October. Last season’s strong performance and the presence of star Prithviraj have made a significant impact among football followers. Therefore, the club has already recruited players and started training camps to prepare for the competitions.