The President of Goa Football Association, Elvis Gomes, said, “On behalf of all the clubs and the members of Goa Football Association, we congratulate Dempo Sports Club for their stupendous performance and hope that the club will go from strength to strength. In a time of uncertainty for Indian football, Dempo Sports Club’s management and team have remained passionate and devoted to the cause of football. Goa is happy to see its presence in the I-League bolstered.”