Transfer Update: Anwar AlI, who scored the winner against Argentina U20, signs for Mumbai City FC
Pic courtesy Mumbai City FC Twitter Handle
The Minerva Academy graduate has been a promising talent and has represented India in the 2017 FIFA U17 World Cup. He went on to be a part of Indian Arrows project in 2017-18 I league playing in 15 games of that season.
In the recently held U20 COTIF tournament where India were pitted against Murica, Mauritiana, Venezuela and Argentina teams. his stunning goal from a free-kick helped India in registering an historic 2-1 win over Argentina U20. After plying his trade in I League, the now India U20 defender has opted to make his move to the bigger leagues signing up for Indian Super League (ISL) side Mumbai City FC on a 3 year deal.
Young defender Anwar Ali, who scored a spectacular free-kick in the India U20’s win against Argentina U20, has joined us on a 3 year deal from Minerva Punjab. pic.twitter.com/F161aM35vO
— Mumbai City FC (@MumbaiCityFC) August 7, 2018
Anwar Ali will now join his namesake, the experienced Anwar Ali, who also happens to be a central defender, in a fight for spot in Mumbai City FC defence line up, alongside captain Lucian Goian.
Also Read: COTIF Cup: Ten Man India shock Argentina U20 to win 2-1
Also Read: Women COTIF Cup: Morocco’s late flurry of goals condemn India to another loss
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