From Sportstar · Neeladri Bhattacharjee · · 1m 10s
Valanka Alemao elected president of Goa Football Association
Valanka Alemao becomes Goa Football Association president, following father Churchill Alemao's legacy.
In brief
Valanka Alemao becomes Goa Football Association president, following father Churchill Alemao's legacy. Valanka Alemao was elected president of the Goa Football Association on October 27, 2026, succeeding Caitano Fernandes after winning 83 votes out of 160. Originally reported by Sportstar.
Valanka Alemao elected president
Valanka Alemao was elected president of the Goa Football Association on Tuesday, succeeding Caitano Fernandes.
Election results
She won the election with 83 votes out of 160 cast at the Don Bosco Provincial House in Goa on October 27, 2026.
AIFF committee role
Valanka has been a member of the executive committee of the All India Football Federation since 2022 and chairs the AIFF Women’s Committee.
FIFA committee role
She also serves on the FIFA Women’s Football Development Committee for the 2025-2029 term.
Family legacy
Valanka follows her father Churchill Alemao, who was Goa’s Chief Minister and held the GFA presidency from 2018 to 2022.
Churchill Brothers connection
The family owns the Indian Super League club Churchill Brothers, which acquired Jamshedpur FC’s franchise before the 2026-27 season.
What it means
Valanka Alemao was elected president of the Goa Football Association on October 27, 2026, succeeding Caitano Fernandes after winning 83 votes out of 160.
