In the most recent and positive development, Mumbai Strikers SC Co-founder, Mr. Rohit D’Souza earned his place in the Mumbai Football Association Committee. After spending nearly 20 patient years in the football system, this progressive move signals an upward trend in Rohit’s career as an administrator.
Rohit D’Souza has been actively playing football as a defender for Mumbai Strikers SC which is now competing in the Elite Division. As a player, Rohit has represented Kenkre FC and PDP Waves as well in the past at various levels. Apart from his playing career, Rohit has also made his mark as a Coach and won championships with the Mumbai Sub-Junior Girls team in 2017 and Mumbai Senior Women’s team in 2020. He is also on board with ISL club Mumbai City FC and works with the Grassroots & Youth Teams since its inception. Rohit has immense experience in working with the little ones in sport. His career began with the renowned Magic Bus Foundation where he worked with children from the low-income background. His caliber of dealing with children and his love for football proved to be the ultimate recipe for his success.
As a part of the committee, Rohit has been declared as the Chairman of the Futsal & Beach Football Committee and the Convener of the Third Division MFA League. Along with that he also has been added as a Member of the Disciplinary Committee. After speaking to Rohit, He said, “I am humbled to be elected as a Member of the MFA Committee and am pleased to have the privilege to work alongside people who share the same passion for Football as we do in Mumbai Strikers SC.” He also added that the MFA has improved leaps and bounds under the leadership of Mr. Aditya Thackeray who is the president of the Mumbai Football Association (MFA). It was his vision that led to the formation of new Football pitches like the Neville D’Souza Football Ground at Bandra and also the newly formed Football facility at Kharghar which houses two international football pitches along with other features like a conference room etc.
For as old as he is, Rohit has been residing in the North East suburb of Mulund and dreams of bringing the MFA League to his home town. His vision has been to bring football right from the grassroots to the senior leagues to Mulund and is continuously paddling towards it.
Mumbai Strikers SC is glad and proud to announce Mr. Rohit D’Souza’s induction in the MFA Committee and wishes him the very best on his new role in Mumbai Football.