Hyderabad: Hyderabad FC have signed two 20-yar-old Indian attackers, Lalawmpuia and Sweden Fernandes on Monday (September 14). The duo was a part of FC Goa for the last three ISL seasons and has penned three-year contracts each.
Lalawmpuia, who operates as a striker came through the ranks at Pune FC and DSK Shivajians before being promoted to the senior side. The Mizo lad was signed by FC Goa for their developmental side in 201, and has since regularly featured in local and national competitions for the Gaurs including the Goa Pro League, Durand Cup and the 2nd Division I-League. He was promoted to the first team during the start of the 2019-20 ISL season.
🚨 OFFICIAL! Hyderabad FC have completed the signings of striker Lalawmpuia and winger Sweden Fernandes on long-term deals. #HyderabadFC #WelcomeOpi #WelcomeSweden 🟡⚫️ pic.twitter.com/QGqdBTSSiz
— Hyderabad FC (@HydFCOfficial) September 14, 2020
“I am very happy to have signed for Hyderabad FC. A lot of players that are part of our squad are the ones that I have admired for a long time. So, it’s great to be part of this team and I hope we will be able to put in a strong performance this season,” said Lalawmpuia, who is fondly known as Opi, and has also featured and scored for India U-19 side.
Meanwhile, 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 I-League.
“I am very excited to sign for Hyderabad FC. This will be my first season in the ISL, and it’s a great opportunity. It won’t be an easy affair but my target is to work hard to break into the first team and then become a regular,” said Sweden.
