Minerva Academy FC explained

Clubname:Minerva Academy
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Fullname:Minerva Academy Football and Cricket Club
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Owner:Ranjit Bajaj
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Manager:Tushar Soodan
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Website:https://minervaacademyfc.com/

Minerva Academy Football Club (often referred to as Minerva Punjab) is an Indian professional multi-sports club based in Chandigarh, Punjab, best known for its football, cricket and futsal teams.[1] [2] The club's football section predominantly competed in the Punjab State Super League.[3] [4]

Minerva previously participated in the I-League, then the highest division of Indian football league system.[5] [6] [7] The club reached the AFC Cup Group stage, in the 2019 edition of the continental second tier.[8] After selling Punjab FC to Roundglass Sports, owner Ranjit Bajaj bought stakes in Delhi FC. However, Minerva Academy remained active since its inception.[9] [10]

After being promoted into the I-League in 2016,[11] the academy based club was rebranded as Minerva Punjab FC, and in 2019 the football section was relabeled as Punjab FC. The club has won the I-League title once, in 2017–18. Widely known as "the factory" of Indian football, Minerva is one of the most successful sports academies in the country.[12] [13]

History and overview

2005–2020

The club was established in 2005 as Minerva Academy.[14] [15] [16] It was founded as a purpose of reviving the glory of Minerva Club, an association football team of Minerva Public School in Mohali, that emerged as one of the most formidable football teams in the state of Punjab.[17] Until 2013, the club was being operated as an amateur six-a-side football team (beside running academies) for local players from Chandigarh, alongside appearing in age-grouped tournaments.[18]

Minerva initially fielded players in various regional competitions in Punjab and beyond, while club's first major tournament at the national level, was I-League 2nd Division in 2015–16.[19] [20] On 22 November 2015, the club began league journey with a 2–0 win against Kenkre.[21] Goalkeeper Arshdeep Singh maintained cleen-sheets as Minerva thrashed PIFA 3–0 on 11 December.[22] They reached final round of the tournament and maintained good form, but ended campaign earning second place after a 3–1 defeat to Dempo.[23] [24] [25] They were promoted to the I-League after an impressive stint at the 2nd Division.[26] [27] Minerva later took part in 2016 Durand Cup, getting the direct entry.[28] They earned only point from a 2–2 tie with Army Green in the last group stage fixture; hence couldn't qualify for the semi-finals.[29] [30] [31] Minerva along with Chennai City, was promoted to I-League after the withdrawal of Dempo.[32] [33] The club ended 2016–17 I-League season at the second last position. In December 2016, Minerva roped in British coach Colm Joseph Toal as technical director.[34] [35] In October 2017, Bollywood actor Rannvijay Singha was unveiled as co-owner of the club.[36]

Next season, surprising everyone, Minerva clinched the I-League title.[37] [38] It was their first ever top division title.[39] They became first ones from North India to win the league since 1996; The title made the team qualify for their first-ever continental tournament.[40] Minerva appeared in the Group stages of 2019 AFC Cup, alongside Indian Super League outfit Chennaiyin, starting from Preliminary round 2.[41] [42] However, they lost to Iranian club Saipa in Tehran, in the qualifying play-offs of 2019 AFC Champions League; therefore couldn't make it to the final round.[43] On 3 April 2019, Minerva kicked-off their AFC cup campaign against Chennaiyin in Ahmadabad, which ended in a 0–0 stalemate.[44] On 17 April, the club held Abahani Limited Dhaka of Bangladesh by 2–2 at Bangabandhu National Stadium in Dhaka.[45] [46] They maintained undefeated form, drew both home and away games with Nepali side Manang Marshyangdi.[47] [48] They drew another game with Chennaiyin, this time 1–1 in Guwahati.[49] In last group stage fixture at home, the club lost 1–0 to Abahani.[50] [51] Minerva were also placed in the round of 16 bracket of 2018 Indian Super Cup,[52] [53] [54] in which they lost to Jamshedpur 4–5 on penalties.[55]

In July 2018, Minerva roped in noted Indian manager Sukhwinder Singh as technical director.[56] Later on 8 August 2018, Northern Irish manager Paul Munster was appointed as new technical director—head coach of the club.[57] [58] [59] The club won Punjab State Super League for the first time after becoming undefeated in 11 games, and later went on to win J&K Invitational Cup in Kashmir, jointly with Real Kashmir.[60] [61] In February 2019, Minerva signed a strategic partnership with Bundesliga club Borussia Mönchengladbach, aiming football development at grassroots level.[62] [63] On 8 February 2019, Minerva announced Munster's departure.[64] In 2018–19 I-League, the club managed to win four of their twenty fixtures and finished ninth in the league table. They were placed in 2019 Indian Super Cup qualifying round, but refused to play protesting against uncertainty of I-League clubs' future in Indian football. Thereafter, they were also not invited to play 2019 Durand Cup. On 30 October 2019, announcement was made that after a partnership agreement with RoundGlass Sports Private Ltd., the club has been renamed as 'Punjab Football Club'.[65] [66] From mid 2019 until May 2020, the club was managed by Yan Law.[67] After losing I-League spot, Minerva started playing football again in Punjab football league system with its youth age groups.[68] It is the only Indian club to win all age group national titles in the same year, in 2017–18 season winning U13, U15, U18 and senior I-League.[69]

2020–present

RoundGlass Sports bought 50% of Minerva Academy's share earlier; In 2020, they bought remaining 50% from owners Ranjit and Heena Bajaj to form RoundGlass Punjab a year later.[70]

In November 2020, Minerva Academy was accredited as Khelo India State Centre of Excellence (KISCE) by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.[71] [72] The same year, Sports Authority of India (SAI) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Minerva for a period of four years under the "Khelo India Talent Identification and Development Program".[73] [74] The club became a regular participant in Shaheed-e-Azam Sardar Bhagat Singh Memorial Tournament.[75]

Crest and colours

Club crest and emblem of Minerva depicting emblems of the three armed forces, the Sikh khanda symbol and the profile of Minerva – the Roman goddess of wisdom.Club colours are predominantly blue, white and black.

Stadiums

The official home ground of Minerva Academy was Tau Devi Lal Stadium of Panchkula, which was also used in the I-League.[76] [77] It has a seating capacity of 12,000 spectators.[78] The club previously used Guru Nanak Stadium, but only for one season.[79] [80] [81]

During I-League Second Division, the club used Minerva Academy Ground in Chandigarh as home venue.[82] When the club entered into continental tourney AFC Cup, they used various stadiums which could fit the competitions standards. During the group stage, club played two matches at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium in Guwahati,[83] and remaining at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar. They previously used Sector 17 Training Ground in Chandigarh for training purposes.[84]

The club is currently using Minerva Academy Ground, which is located in Chandigarh.[85] [86]

Kit manufacturers and shirt sponsors

PeriodKit manufacturerShirt sponsor
2015–2017T10 Sports[87]
2017–2019Astro[88] Apollo Tyres[89] [90]
2019–2020Spartan[91]
2020–present

Records and statistics

Overall records

SeasonDivisionContinentalTop scorer
Division
As Minerva Punjab
2015–16I-League 2nd Division1811433014Not qualified Kareem Nurain4
2016–17I-League182791733Not qualified Kareem Nurain
Loveday Enyinnaya
3
2017–181811252416Not qualified Chencho Gyeltshen7
2018–1920461010197052611 Philip Njoku
William Opoku
Lancine Touré
2
As Punjab
2019–20165832311Not qualified Aser Pierrick Dipanda12

Continental records

CompetitionPldWDLGFGAGD
AFC Champions League100104−4
AFC Cup605167−1
Total7052611–5

Other records

Performance in AFC competitions

SeasonCompetitionRoundClubHomeAwayPositionTop scorer
2019[100] AFC Champions LeaguePreliminary round 2 Saipa0–4Preliminary Round Sreyas Valiyaveettu Gopalan (2 goals)[101]
AFC CupGroup E Chennaiyin0–01–1Third in Group E
Dhaka Abahani2–20–1
Manang Marshyangdi2–21–1

Managerial record

NameNationalityFromToPWDLGFGAWin%Ref.
scope=row style=text-align:leftSurinder Singh1 July 20155 January 2017[102]
scope=row style=text-align:leftJosé Carlos Hevia5 January 20171 June 2017[103]
scope=row style=text-align:leftJuan Luis Pérez Herrera1 June 20171 September 2017[104]
scope=row style=text-align:leftKhogen Singh1 September 201731 May 2018[105]
scope=row style=text-align:leftSachin Badadhe31 May 20187 August 2018[106]
scope=row style=text-align:leftPaul Munster8 August 201812 February 2019[107]
scope=row style=text-align:leftSachin Badadhe12 February 201930 June 2019[108]
scope=row style=text-align:leftYan Law1 July 201931 May 2020[109]
Emerson Ricardo Alcântara20202021[110]
scope=row style=text-align:leftTushar Soodan2022till date[111]

Minerva youth

Youth and academy

Since the foundation in 2005, Minerva focused on youth development, and has more than hundred residential academies in the country.[17] Club's youth men's section has been participating in various age-group domestic competitions, including U13, U15, and U18 Hero Youth Leagues,[112] [113] [114] [115] in which they clinched multiple titles.[116] [117] [118] Club's academy is responsible in nurturing talents, bringing up promising youngsters; Many of them graduated from the club's academy and went on to represent India internationally.[119] In 2017–18, Spanish manager José Carlos Hevia served as head of Minerva's academy and reserve team.[120] Ahead of the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup, club's reserve team appeared in an exhibition match against one of the participants Columbia U17.[121] [122] In June 2020, Minerva Academy was recommended for "Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puraskar" for producing more than 70 players for the various India national football sides.[123] [124]

In 2022, U12 team of Minerva Academy took part in Mina Cup, an youth international tournament held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.[125] In that tournament, they won title with dominant performance, beating Barcelona Academy 4–0 in final.[126] Later in July 2023, they went to Sweden, and took part in U13 category of the prestigious Gothia Cup.[127] [128] [129] [130] On 22 July, defeating Brazilian side Ordin by 3–1 in final at the SKF Arena, Minerva Academy became the first ever Indian team to clinch Gothia Cup title.[131] [132] In that edition, more than 150 teams competed; Minerva went on to seal the championship winning all their matches, scoring 46 goals, and conceding only 2.[127] [133] Club's academy gained an 'elite category' accreditation by the All India Football Federation in December 2023.[134] The club won Sub Junior League title in 2024, defeating Bengaluru FC 7–4 in final.[135]

Notable Minerva youth graduates/players

Other departments

Cricket

Minerva has been running academies and teams for cricket since inception.[148] It is widely known for producing international cricketers including Gurkeerat Singh Mann, Mandeep Singh, Rishi Dhawan, Barinder Sran, Manan Vohra, Siddarth Kaul, and Shubman Gill.[149] [150] [151] [152] The cricket section is accredited to Punjab Cricket Association (PCA).[10] Minerva clinched JP Atray Cricket Tournament title in Mohali, in September 2005, in their debut season.[153] [154]

Futsal

The futsal section was included within Minerva Academy in later years,[155] and the team participated in Futsal Club Championship, organised by the All India Football Federation (AIFF).[156] [157] [158] [159] The club emerged champions in 2022–23 edition,[160] and qualified for AFC Futsal Club Championship.[161] [162] The club also clinched Punjab Futsal Club Championship title in 2023 and 2024.[163] [164]

Honours

Association football

League

Cup

Youth

International

Futsal

Cricket

Notable players

Past and present internationals

The following Minerva Academy/Minerva Punjab players have been capped at full international level. Years in brackets indicate their spells at the club.

India

 

Asia (AFC)

 

Africa (CAF)

 

North America (CONCACAF)

 

Other foreign players

All the players below, appeared in I-League, representing the club.

Affiliations & partnerships

The following clubs/academies are/were affiliated with Minerva Academy FC:

Club

Academy

See also

References

Cited sources

Bibliography

Further reading

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Mahesh Singh's Late Strike Scripts Shillong Lajong's Win Against Minerva Punjab FC. 25 January 2019. 18 September 2023. 12 August 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230812035511/https://www.india.com/sports/mahesh-singhs-late-strike-scripts-shillong-lajongs-win-against-minerva-punjab-fc-3543008/amp/. india.com.
  2. Web site: Neeladri. Bhattacharjee. Minerva Academy treading path of Pirlo, Shearer and Ibrahimovic with Gothia Cup win. 29 July 2023. 31 July 2023. Chennai. sportstar.thehindu.com. Sportstar – The Hindu News. 29 July 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230729200002/https://sportstar.thehindu.com/football/gothia-cup-2023-minerva-academy-winner-pirlo-alan-shearer-zlatan-ibrahimovich-indian-football-future/article67136414.ece.
  3. Web site: 33rd JCT Punjab State Super Football League 2019. indiafooty.com. 15 September 2019. 5 September 2021. 31 October 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211031121805/http://www.indiafooty.com/33nd-jct-punjab-state-super-football-league-2019-20/.
  4. 1046003829039353856. minervapunjabfc. A quick look at the latest #PunjabFootballLeague table #chakdephatte. 29 September 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20211203043137/https://twitter.com/minervapunjabfc/status/1046003829039353856. 3 December 2021. 3 December 2021.
  5. Web site: Minerva Punjab 0–5 East Bengal. 1 February 2017. int.soccerway.com. Soccerway. 1 February 2017. 31 January 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170131222238/http://int.soccerway.com/matches/2017/01/29/india/i-league/india-minerva-fc/east-bengal-club-fc/2383759/.
  6. Web site: Goal.com. I-League 2017: Aizawl FC 1–0 Minerva Punjab – Supersub Ashutosh wins it at the death. 13 January 2017. 19 February 2021. 18 September 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210918044205/https://www.goal.com/en-in/match/aizawl-v-punjab-fc/eaztffi7fycx75gcoagzguhnt.
  7. News: I-League: East Bengal miss penalty, hold Minerva for a 2–2 draw. timesofindia.com. 12 March 2018. 14 August 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220814074735/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/i-league/i-league-east-bengal-miss-penalty-hold-minerva-for-a-2-2-draw/articleshow/62711950.cms. live.
  8. Web site: Indian football transfers: Minerva Punjab FC rope in Sergio Barboza Jr and Orok Essien in a double deal. Sportskeeda.com. 10 August 2019. Sounak. Mullick. 20 September 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20191013102115/https://www.sportskeeda.com/football/indian-football-transfers-minerva-punjab-fc-complete-double-deal-rope-in-brazilian-winger-and-nigerian-striker. 13 October 2019.
  9. Web site: 2020-08-06 . Minerva Academy FC enters into a historic partnership with Delhi FC! . 2022-06-18 . Arunava about Football . en-GB . 28 October 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20201028072707/http://www.arunfoot.com/minerva-academy-fc-enters-into-a-historic-partnership-with-delhi-fc/ .
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  12. News: Swapnaneel. Parasar. Minerva Punjab win U-13 Youth League title. 26 August 2022. sportingnews.com. The Sporting News India. 5 August 2018. https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20230522160517/https://www.sportingnews.com/us/india/news/u13-youth-i-league-minerva-punjab-india/1p5eeni75eb881gia9ex2kncp1. 22 May 2023. dead.
  13. Web site: Minerva Academy Revolutionizes Indian Football with New Residential Program at Bengaluru SAI Facility. 17 June 2023. 17 June 2023. Anson. Jaison. halfwayfootball.com. Halfway Football India. https://web.archive.org/web/20230617104035/https://halfwayfootball.com/minerva-academy-new-residential-program-at-bengaluru-sai-facility/. 17 June 2023.
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  15. Web site: Hans. Schöggl. India — List of Foundation Dates. RSSSF. 17 August 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211023194819/http://www.rsssf.com/tablesi/indiafound.html. 23 October 2021.
  16. https://www.worldfootball.net/teams/punjab-fc/ Minerva Punjab football club profile and seasons
  17. Web site: 22 November 2016. Rony. Rakshit. Minerva Academy FC: All You Need To Know. 10 May 2021. khelnow.com. Khel Now. 10 May 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210510124922/https://khelnow.com/football/minerva-academy-fc-all-you-need-to-know.
  18. Web site: ABOUT US: Minerva Academy Football Club — Committed to developing football culture. minervaacademyfc.com. 26 September 2022. 1 September 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210901073839/https://minervaacademyfc.com/about-us/.
  19. Web site: Abhishek. Shukla. I-LEAGUE 2ND DIVISION: MINERVA BEAT GANGTOK HIMALAYAN TO KEEPS PRESSURE ON DEMPO. indianfooty.com. India Footy. 1 March 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211217105224/https://www.indiafooty.com/2016/04/29/i-league-2nd-division-minerva-beat-gangtok-himalayan-to-keeps-pressure-on-dempo/. 17 December 2021.
  20. News: Minerva Academy Football Club announce 37-member squad. 16 April 2018. Tribune India. 17 November 2015. 10 April 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180410134914/http://www.tribuneindia.com/news/chandigarh/sports/minerva-academy-football-club-announce-37-member-squad/159231.html.
  21. Web site: Minerva begin campaign on winning note. 22 November 2015. tribuneindia.com. The Tribune India. Tribune News Service. Chandigarh. 5 October 2023. 25 February 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240225101516/https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/archive/features/minerva-begin-campaign-on-winning-note-161809.
  22. Web site: 2nd Division League: Minerva AFC thrash PIFA Sports 3–0; maintain winning run. 12 December 2015. 10 October 2023. 17 October 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231017142441/https://www.indiafooty.com/2015/12/12/2nd-division-league-minerva-afc-thrash-pifa-sports-3-0-maintain-winning-run/.
  23. Web site: Dempo return to I-League with 3–1 win against Minerva. 29 May 2016. IANS. Margao. sportskeeda.com. Sportskeeda. 5 October 2023. 7 October 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231007064208/https://www.sportskeeda.com/amp/indian-football/dempo-return-to-i-league-with-3-1-win-against-minerva.
  24. News: Minerva AFC Continue Their Domination In Second Division League. 8 January 2017. I-League. 11 December 2015. 2 July 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170702061127/http://i-league.org/2nd-division-league/minerva-afc-continue-their-domination-in-second-division-league/.
  25. Web site: Results, Fixtures &Table: 2nd Division I-League. https://web.archive.org/web/20190318210756/http://i-league.org/second-division-league/results-fixtures-2nd-division/. 18 March 2019. i-league.org. I-League. 23 March 2021.
  26. Web site: Anselm. Noronha. Goal.com. I-League Update: Chennai City FC and Minerva Punjab FC to play in the coming season. 11 December 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20170113163430/http://m.goal.com/s/en-india/news/1064/i-league/2016/12/11/30379992/i-league-update-chennai-city-fc-and-minerva-punjab-fc-to-play-in-. 11 March 2017. 13 January 2017. dead.
  27. Web site: DSK Shivajians 4–4 Minerva Punjab. Soccerway. 15 May 2017. 29 November 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20170515055841/https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2017/04/30/india/i-league/dsk-shivajians/india-minerva-fc/2442844/.
  28. News: Durand Cup 2016: Minerva Academy FC Gets Direct Entry Along With 7 Other Clubs. 4 August 2016. Indian Football Network. 6 July 2016. 21 December 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20161221100428/http://www.indianfootballnetwork.com/blog/2016/07/06/durand-cup-2016-minerva-academy-fc-gets-direct-entry-along-7-clubs/.
  29. News: Gangtok Himalayan makes a flying start. 30 January 2017. New Delhi. The Hindu. 31 August 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20201109062855/https://www.thehindu.com/sport/football/Gangtok-Himalayan-makes-a-flying-start/article14598252.ece. 9 November 2020.
  30. Web site: Indian Navy thrashed Minerva Academy FC in the Durand Cup clash. 1 September 2016. 12 October 2023. 17 October 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231017153953/https://khelnow.com/football/indian-navy-thrashed-minerva-academy-fc-in-the-durand-cup-clash.
  31. Web site: Durand Cup: Minerva Academy hold Army Green 2–2. 3 September 2016. 12 October 2023. 17 October 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231017142442/https://www.indiafooty.com/2016/09/03/durand-cup-minerva-academy-hold-army-green-2-2/.
  32. Web site: Dempo SC confirms withdrawal from I-League. 7 December 2016. 12 October 2023. 17 October 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231017142441/https://xtratime.in/dempo-sc-confirms-withdrawal-from-i-league/.
  33. Web site: I-LEAGUE UPDATE: CHENNAI CITY FC AND MINERVA PUNJAB FC TO PLAY IN THE UPCOMING SEASON. 11 December 2016. Goal.com. 12 October 2023. 13 January 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170113163430/http://m.goal.com/s/en-india/news/1064/i-league/2016/12/11/30379992/i-league-update-chennai-city-fc-and-minerva-punjab-fc-to-play-in-.
  34. Web site: Colm Toal signs up as Technical Director of Minerva Punjab FC. Balbir. Singh. babushahi.com. 24 December 2016. 24 February 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240224072812/https://www.babushahi.com/full-news.php?id=53358&headline=Colm-Toal-signs-up-as-Technical-Director-of-Minerva-Punjab-FC. 24 February 2024.
  35. Web site: Minerva roping in Colm Toal good news for Indian football: Bagan coach. Balbir. Singh. sportskeeda.com. Sportskeeda. Kolkata. IANS. 26 December 2016. 24 February 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240224075349/https://www.sportskeeda.com/sports/minerva-roping-in-colm-toal-good-news-for-indian-football-bagan-coach. 24 February 2024.
  36. Web site: Bollywood star becomes co-owner of Indian top-flight club Minerva Punjab FC. 3 October 2015. 26 December 2023. sportskeeda.com. Sportskeeda. Sunderam. Saxena. https://web.archive.org/web/20240112181835/https://www.sportskeeda.com/indian-football/i-league-2017-18-bollywood-star-becomes-the-co-owner-of-minerva-punjab-fc. 12 January 2024.
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