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Indian association football club

Football club
Churchill Brothers
Full nameChurchill Brothers Football Club Goa
NicknameThe Red Machines
Short nameCB, CBFC
Founded1988; 37 years ago (1988) (asVarca Sports Club)[1]
GroundRaia Panchayat Ground
Capacity5,000
OwnerValanka Alemao
Head coachDimitris Dimitriou
LeagueI-League
2024–25I-League, 2nd of 12
Current season

Churchill Brothers Football Club, commonly known as theChurchill Brothers, is an Indian professionalfootball club based inMargao,Goa, that competes in theI-League, alongside theGoa Professional League.[a] Founded in 1988, the club usually participated in theNational Football League, then top tier of theIndian football league system.[b]

The club has won the I-League title thrice and secured a position among the top three on nine other occasions in the national league.[12][13][14] It has also won eightGoa League Champions Cups, threeDurand Cups,[15][16] and aFederation Cup.[17][18] Churchill Brothers emerged as fourth ranked Indian and 648th universally, in the international rankings of clubs during 2001–2010, issued by theInternational Federation of Football History & Statistics in 2011.[19]

History

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1988–2009

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Churchill Brothers FC were founded in 1988 asVarca Sports Club.[20][21] After one season, they were renamedBrothers Sporting Club.[22] Later on they were bought out byChurchill Braz Alemao and renamed asChurchill Brothers Football Club and emerged as runners-up of the National Football League thrice: 1996–97, 1999–2000 and 2001–02.[23][24][25] In the1997–98 Asian Club Championship, Churchill Brothers went on to represent India. But, they had a forgetful debut outing as the Goan outfit was knocked out in the very first round by Vietnamese clubDong Thap with a 2–1 aggregate loss.[26] In 1998, Churchill roped in Bassim Yonan, the first Iraqi player in India.[27] Noted Scottish managerDanny McLennan trained the club in 1999–2000 season.[28]

After the take over by Churchill, the club went on to win the Durand Cup in 2007, and the2008–09 I-League,[29][30] Durand Cup in 2009,[31] IFA Shield in the same year. In 2008, Nigerian World CupperEmeka Ezeugo was appointed club's head coach.[32] They also emerged as runners-up of the2007–08 I-League,[33][34] the inaugural season.[35] Through their I-League win Churchill Brothers FC were able to play in the2010 Asian Champions League qualifiers which they lost and moved to the2010 AFC Cup. During theAFC Cup they won two games againstAl-Hilal Al-Sahili and finished runners-up in their group, advancing to the next round. Finally, they were defeated 1–2 toAl-Qadsia at theMohammed Al-Hamad Stadium.[36]

Odafe Onyeka Okolie, Churchill Brothers' all-time highest goalscorer (with 128 league goals).

2010–2019

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Churchill Brothers was managed by SingaporeanVincent Subramaniam for the2010–11 season.[37] The club went the rest of the season with CroatianDrago Mamić, who helped them win theIFA Shield that year.[38][39]

Manuel Gomes as the manager of Churchill Brothers in 2011

On 9 June 2011, Churchill Brothers announced they have signed formerPortugal national football team assistant coachManuel Gomes as a permanent coach.[40][41] His start proved to be successful as the club captured the2011 Durand Cup for the third time in their history in October 2011, defeatingPrayag United 5–4.[42][43] However, on 15 February 2012, it was announced that Gomes had resigned and that former coachCarlos Roberto Pereira would be brought in on a caretaker basis.[44][45]

Churchill's Brazilian strikerBeto (inNo 10, white) in action at the 2011 Federation Cup.

Then on 13 July 2012, it was announced thatMariano Dias had been signed to become their new full-time head coach.[46] After his first season in charge, Dias managed to lead Churchill Brothers to the I-League championship,[47][48][49] their second domestic title in the history.[50][51]

After the end of2013–14 I-League season, Churchill finished in twelfth position with 25 points in 24 matches and was evicted from I-League for not fulfilling theAsian Football Confederation's club licensing criteria.[52][53] In that season, they clinched the2013–14 Indian Federation Cup title.[54] In November 2017, it was announced that UkrainianMykola Shevchenko joined Churchill as their head coach.[55][56] His first game as a manager occurred on 2 December 2017, when Churchill took onShillong Lajong, resulting in a 2–0 loss. His stint came to an end as he was sacked from the position.[57] Churchill then roped inJoseph Afusi of Nigeria as technical director,[58] but were relegated at the end of the2017–18 season, with just 17 points from 18 games.[59] However, their position was reinstated by the AIFF, after a successful appeal by the club.[60]

In August 2018, Romanian managerPetre Gigiu was appointed head coach.[61] His first competitive game was on 28 October 2018 in Churchill's opening match against the reigning champions,Minerva Punjab. The match ended in a 0–0 draw.[62] At the end of the2018–19 I-League season, they finished on fourth position with 34 points.[63][64][65]

2020–present

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In September 2020, Churchill appointedFernando Santiago Varela as head coach.[66][67] Under his guidance, Churchill emerged as the runners-up of the2020–21 I-League with 29 points.[68][69][70][71] Although Churchill managed a win againstRoundGlass Punjab in their last match,Gokulam Kerala FC were crowned champions courtesy of a better head-to-head record.[72][73]

Ahead of the2021–22 I-League, Churchill roped in their first ever Guinean playerSekou Sylla,[74] and RomanianPetre Gigiu returned to the club as head coach.[75] They finished the season in fourth place.[76][77] The club later in November, reached final of Baji Rout Cup inOdisha,[78] finished as runners-up after defeat toRajasthan United.[79] They later took part in2023 Indian Super Cup in Kerala in April,[80] and2024 Bhausaheb Bandodkar Memorial Trophy along with foreign teams likeBrisbane Roar andDefensa y Justicia participated.[81][82][83] In November, the club appointed Cypriot manager Dimitris Dimitriou as head coach.[84]

In the2024–25 I-League season, Churchill Brothers provisionally finished top of the table.[85][86][87] On 13 April, the club withdraw fromSuper Cup amid I-League title controversy, in protest against the AIFF's unfair and opaque seeding process, citing "denied our rightful place and trophy, against the rules, spirit, and integrity of football."[88][89] On 19 April, Churchill Brothers was declared champions of the I-League 2024–25 after the official verdict given by Appeals Committee of theAll India Football Federation,[90] which ensured their promotion to theIndian Super League.[91][14] The AIFF's decision was overturned by the CAS ruling on 18 July 2025 which crownedInter Kashi the champions of the season's I-League.[92]

Crest, colours & kits

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Crest

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In 2011, a new red and black coloured crest was introduced.[93] The crest of Churchill Brothers was originally in green and yellow, that had a football on green grass with yellow rays representing the sun's rays, with initials of the club name.[94]

  • Former club crest (1988–2011)
    Former clubcrest (1988–2011)

Colours

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Churchill Brothers player Jayanth Kumar in club's red coloured kit at their home ground in Vasco.

The present colours of Churchill Brothers kit is red for home matches[95][96] and blue for away matches,[97] but before the brand new crest the home colours were white and the away colours were red.

Kit manufacturers and shirt sponsors

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PeriodKit manufacturerShirt sponsor
1988—2011NoneChurchill Brothers[98][99]
2011—2017Nivia
2017—2018Faisports[100]
2018—2023Nivia[101]
2023—2024Trak-Only[102]
2024—King Sports

Ownership and nickname

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Churchill Alemao (in left), founder and owner of Churchill Brothers.

Churchill Brothers is owned and led for decades by Goan entrepreneur and politicianChurchill Alemao, who served as both the president ofGoa Football Association andChief Minister of the state.[103][104] His daughter Valanka Alemao is current CEO of the club.[105][106]

Churchill Brothers is predominantly nicknamed the "Red Machine".[107][108][109][110]

Stadiums

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TheFatorda Stadium on a matchday
TheTilak Maidan Stadium on a matchday

Since the I-League began, Churchill Brothers have always played mainly at the Fatorda Stadium in the South Goan city of Margao,[111][112] along with other Goan clubs (Dempo,Salgaocar,Sporting Goa andVasco).[113][114] They also usedTilak Maidan Stadium for both the I-League and the Goa Professional League matches.[115]

During the2012–13 season, Churchill Brothers temporarily played at theDuler Stadium[112] inMapusa,[116][117][118] Goa, while the Fatorda Stadium was being renovated for the2013 Lusophony Games and the Tilak Maidan was being renovated up to theAFC standards.[119] During the2013 AFC Cup, Churchill Brothers usedShri Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex inPune as their home ground.[120] In 2022, the club moved toGMC Athletic Stadium inBambolim.[121]

In2024–25 I-League season, the club used Raia Panchayet Ground, located inRaia, as their home venue.[122][123]

Rivalries

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Churchill Brothers has a major rivalry with their fellowGoan sideDempo, popularly known as the "Goan Derby".[124][125][126]

They have also rivalries with other two Goan sides,Sporting Clube de Goa[127][128][129] andSalgaocar,[130][131] whom they faced in I-League,[132] and currently in Goa Professional League.[133]

Players

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First-team squad

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As of February 2025

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined underFIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No.Pos.NationPlayer
1GK INDSayad Kadir
2DF INDNishchal Chandan
3DF COLJosé Luis Moreno
5DF INDPonif Vaz
6MF SENPape Gassama
7MF INDStendly Fernandes
9FW RSAWayde Lekay
10FW COLSebastián Gutiérrez
11FW INDFaisal Ali
12FW INDAshley Alban Koli(on loan fromMohammedan)
14DF INDAlent Colaco
15DF INDLalbiakhlua Lianzela
17DF INDLalremruata Ralte
No.Pos.NationPlayer
18FW INDTrijoy Dias
20MF INDSilvana R Lalruatkima
26MF INDLunminlen Haokip
32MF INDPushkar Sanjay Prabhu
33MF INDRichard Costa
44MF INDJobern Cardozo
49DF INDLesly Rebello
57FW INDAnil Rama Gaonkar
26MF INDKingslee Fernandes
34MF CIVAubin Kouakou
97FW GHARafiq Aminu

Personnel

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Current technical staff

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PositionName
Head coachCyprusDimitris Dimitriou
Assistant coachIndiaSaran Singh
Goalkeeping coachIndia Nikidesh Kalari Vattath
PhysioIndia Anandu S. Kumar

Honours

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Main article:List of Churchill Brothers S.C. seasons

League

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Cup

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Regional

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Performance in AFC competitions

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See also:Indian football clubs in Asian competitions
1997–98: 1st round
2002–03: Qualifying round 3
2010: Qualifying play-off
2010: Round of 16
2013: Group stage
2014: Round of 16

Team records

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Seasonal records

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SeasonDivisionTeamsPositionAttendanceFederation Cup/Super CupDurand CupAFC Champions LeagueAFC Cup
2016–17I-League106th2,560Group stageDNPDNPDNP
2017–18I-League109th2,921Round of 16DNPDNPDNP
2018–19I-League114th3,387–DNPDNPDNP
2019–20I-League118th3,062–DNPDNPDNP
2020–21I-League112nd-–DNPDNPDNP
Key
  • Tms. = Number of teams
  • Pos. = Position in league
  • Attendance/G = Average league attendance

Transfer record

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Goalscoring record

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  • Highest goalscorer of the IndianNFL (with Churchill Brothers):Ghana Philip Mensah (1998–99),Ghana Yusif Yakubu (2001–02; 2002–03).[24][162]

Other records

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Team award(s)

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Notable wins against foreign teams

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As of matches played 23 April 2014
CompetitionRoundYearOppositionScoreVenueCityRef
AFC CupGroup stage2010YemenAl Hilal Al Sahili2–1Ali Mohsen StadiumSana'a[160]
AFC CupGroup stage2010Yemen Al Hilal Al Sahili1–0Fatorda StadiumMargao[160]
AFC CupGroup stage2013SingaporeWarriors3–0Shree Shiv Chhatrapati Sports ComplexPune[160]
AFC CupGroup stage2014MaldivesNew Radiant3–0Fatorda StadiumMargao[160]
AFC CupGroup stage2014SingaporeHome United3–1Fatorda StadiumMargao[167]
AFC CupGroup stage2014Maldives New Radiant2–1Galolhu National StadiumMalé[160]

Seasons

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Results of league and cup competitions by season
SeasonDivisionPWDLFAPtsPosFederation CupSuper CupAsiaRound reachedNameGoals
LeagueTop goalscorer
1996–97Div 11910632716392nd——————
1997–98Div 1184772026199th——————
1998–99Div 1207852722293rd——————
1999–2000Div 12212553617412nd——————
2000–01Div 12210663225363rd——————
2001–02Div 12212644419422nd——————
2002–03Div 12210753322375th——AFC
Champions
League		QR3——
2003–04Div 12210662924364th———— — —
2004–05Div 1225892333239th———— — —
2005–06Div 2 — — — — — — — ———————
2006–07Div 1187833023294th———— — —
2007–08IL1811344022362ndQF———NigeriaOdafe Onyeka Okolie22
2008–09[168]IL2213725323461stSF———NigeriaOdafe Onyeka Okolie24
2009–10IL26111055035432ndSF—AFC CupR16NigeriaOdafe Onyeka Okolie22
2010–11IL2614845731504thSF———NigeriaOdafe Onyeka Okolie25
2011–12IL2614664728483rdGS———GabonHenry Antchouet18
2012–13IL2616735622551stSF—AFC CupGSGabonHenry Antchouet14
2013–14IL24671125372512thW—AFC CupR16IndiaBalwant Singh10
2018–19IL209743523344th---Trinidad and TobagoWillis Plaza21
2019–20IL156272321208th
1stor WWinners
2ndor RURunners-up
↑Promoted
↓Relegated
♦Top scorer in division

Managerial history

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Notable players

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See also:Category:Churchill Brothers FC Goa players

World Cup players

Foreign internationals

  

Other notable players

Other departments

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Women's team

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The club has a women's section, that competes inGoa Women's League, and won the league title in 2022–23 season.[279][280][281] They also participated inIndian Women's League.[282][283] Club's midfielder Cia Ryzella Almeida was honoured with "Women's Player of the Year" award byGoa Football Association (GFA) in June 2023.[284]

Honours

Youth team

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Churchill Brothers' U17 youth men's team competes in theHero Youth League.[285] Club's U19 team[286][287][288] reached championship round in2011 season.[289] Their U15 team took part in Nike Premier Cup.[290] Club's U20 team competed inI-League U20.[291]

See also

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Footnotes

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  1. ^Fourth oldest football tournament, organized by theIFA (W.B.), and played between the local clubs ofWest Bengal and other invited ones.
  2. ^Sporting Clube de Goa and Churchill Brothers were declared joint winners of GPL 2019–20 season as the 13 remaining games could not be played due to theCOVID-19 pandemic.

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