FC Goa have made some very unique signings this season as they will embark on a new journey under head coach Carlos Pena who knows the club inside out. Among the foreign signings that they have made, Moroccan forward Noah Sadaoui is one of the most exciting players to look forward to in this season’s Indian Super League.
The former Raja Casablanca star is here to achieve big things and not just sit around. Sadaoui has represented Morocco and has won several accolades with the national team and wants to continue with that mentally for his new team.
He draws similarities with coach Carlos Pena and shares how he has won accolades as FC goa player and would want to do the same as the head coach. SImilarly Sadaoui is also here in India to win trophies and not just sit around. “I did not come here to sit around, I want to win trophies and take FC Goa to new heights. I am hungry (for success),” Sadaoui said at a media interaction on Thursday. “Our coach, Carlos Pena is someone who has won silverware with FC Goa as a player. And this, right now, is his first-ever coaching assignment. So, obviously, he’s also very hungry to win.
The 28-year-old who has enough left in his tanks points out players who can stand up to the challenge this season. He highlighted how having players of Alvaro Vazquez, Brandon Fernandes and Iker Guarrotxena’s level will help the Gaurs win accolades this season.
“We have a good combination of players too. Alvaro (Vazquez), for instance, has played in the ISL already and is hence aware of what can be expected in the league. Brandon (Fernandes), our captain, has been an FC Goa player for a long time. He can also play in different positions on the forward line. Iker (Guarrotxena) is another experienced player in our ranks.
“Overall, I feel that we all have different strengths and we’re working on bringing them together to create that winning formula,” the forward added.
The Moroccan shared how he has followed the club for many years now and only had interest in coming to ISL if he was allowed to join FC Goa which finally materialized this season. Sadaoui has followed FC Goa in the AFC Champions League and was very impressed with the Gaurs.
“FC Goa is what brought me to the ISL. We had been communicating with each other for a while regarding a possible move. I’ve watched FC Goa play matches in the ISL and the AFC Champions League and I enjoyed the style of play of the Club,” he said. “This summer, when I was open to a move abroad, FC Goa hence was my first option.”
Lastly the 28-year-old feels that they really do have a chance with a horde of new players, new coach and a brand new system to take FC Goa forward in the upcoming ISL season. “With hard work and following the coach’s instructions, I strongly believe we’ll be able to do some damage in the league this season,” he concluded.
