After a long delay the Government of Goa has finally leased out 5250 square metre of additional land to the Goa Football Association for the further expansion and completion of the Duler Ground.
The Duler Ground is situated in Mapusa in the northern part of the state and was always seen as an unfinished venue.
It is owned by the Goa Football Association, one of two association in India which have their own stadium. The other is the Karnataka State Football Association which owns the Bangalore Football Stadium.
And the further development of the ground will enable the Goa FA to utilise the ground more often for top level football. So far it could only use the Nehru Stadium in Margao for I-League matches or other high profile tournaments.
The ground besides the Tilak Maidan in Vasco are alternatives when the Nehru Stadium is not available.
The Duler ground currently has only one stand with minimum spectator capacity. Under the redevelopment of the ground the Goa FA plans to build additional stands which could host more spectators, incorporate better changing rooms, a fitness centre and house an Academy.
The Goa FA also hopes that the stadium could be part of the next phase of the FIFA program "Win in India with India" under which artificial turfs are being granted by the world governing body to India. Goa wasn't considered in the first phase when grounds were granted to Mumbai, Bangalore, Shillong and Imphal.
A redeveloped and improved Duler ground will further strengthen Goa's position atop Indian football, but further grounds and facilities need to be developed in the coastal state and across India.
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