Gurpreet Singh Sandhu has expressed his happiness over Minerva FC getting a direct entry in I League. Image Source: Xtra Time[/caption]Internet Desk: India goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu, who hails from Chandigarh, is happy to see Minerva FC getting direct entry into the I League. The former East Bengal goalkeeper has made the nation proud with his unprecedented exploits in Europe.
According to Gurpreet, "Really happy to hear some positive news this morning. Football in Punjab needed this. Welcome @Minerva_AFC to the @ILeagueOfficial." tweeted Sandhu.
The bid evaluation committee on Sunday gave the green signal to these two clubs while the likes of FC Bardez Goa, Neroca FC and Sudeva FC were ruled out.
Sandhu, who is the first Indian to play in the Europa League with Norwegian team Stabaek FC lauded the effort of the Minerva management . "They have worked relentlessly to get this opportunity. This is a very important restart to things here," Sandhu, set to come back to Punjab for the off-season after helping his club stave off relegation, added.
Minerva had finished behind Dempo in the I-League second division in 2016. The last team to play in the top division from Punjab was JCT.
The I-League, which starts from January 7, will now be of 10 teams including Aizawl FC whose relegation was revoked, and Churchill Brothers who were shown the door by the All India Football Federation (AIFF) for not fulfilling the mandatory club licensing criteria in 2014.
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