ISL: Hyderabad FC sign youngsters Lalawmpuia, Fernandes

Hyderabad, Sep 14 (IANS) Hyderabad FC have completed the signings of attackers Lalawmpuia (20) and Sweden Fernandes (20) on long term deals, the club announced on Monday.

The duo that was part of fellow Indian Super League side FC Goa during the last three years have each penned a three-year deal till the end of the 2022-23 season.

Twenty-year-old Lalawmpuia, who operates as a striker came through the ranks at Pune FC and DSK Shivajians before being promoted to the senior side with the latter.

The Mizo lad was signed by FC Goa for their developmental side in 2017, and has since regularly featured in local and national competitions for the Gaurs including the Goa Pro League, Durand Cup and the 2nd Division League. He was promoted to the first team during the start of the 2019-20 season of the Indian Super League.

Sweden has been involved in Goan youth football for several seasons turning out for Sporting Clube de Goa and Dempo SC’s youth teams before being signed by FC Goa in 2017.

The Quepem-born winger has featured regularly for the Gaurs locally in the Goa Pro League as well as on the national stage in the 2nd Division League.

–IANS

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