# Valanka Alemao elected president of Goa Football Association

> Valanka Alemao becomes Goa Football Association president, following father Churchill Alemao's legacy.
- Title: Valanka Alemao elected president of Goa Football Association
- Summary: Valanka Alemao becomes Goa Football Association president, following father Churchill Alemao's legacy. Valanka Alemao was elected president of the Goa…
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- Source: Sportstar — https://sportstar.thehindu.com/football/indian-football/valanka-alemao-elected-president-of-goa-football-association/article71632210.ece
- Author: Neeladri Bhattacharjee
- Published: 2026-10-27T14:26:16+00:00
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- Topics: valanka alemao, goa football association, churchill alemao, aiff, fifa women's football development commit, churchill brothers, sports
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Valanka Alemao was elected president of the Goa Football Association on October 27, 2026, succeeding Caitano Fernandes after winning 83 votes out of 160.