Indian Under-17 and Under-20 Team Head Coach Bibiano Fernandes Understands Minerva Academy's Working Style
Minerva Academy Football Club, India's premier talent development institution in football, once again demonstrated its excellence when Bibiano Fernandes, the head coach of the Indian Under-17 and Under-20 men's national teams, paid a special visit to the academy on December 28.
City Air News
Dec 30, 2025 08:09
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Chandigarh, December 30, 2025: Minerva Academy Football Club, India's premier talent development institution in football, once again demonstrated its excellence when Bibiano Fernandes, the head coach of the Indian Under-17 and Under-20 men's national teams, paid a special visit to the academy on December 28.
The purpose of the visit was to understand Minerva Academy's training process, playing philosophy, and world-class infrastructure, which have consistently produced top-level footballers and world champions. Bibiano Fernandes was welcomed with a traditional 'Warriors Welcome,' reflecting Minerva Academy's discipline, intensity, and winning culture.
During the visit, the national team coach observed India's largest football trophy cabinet, a testament to Minerva Academy's unparalleled achievements at both youth and senior levels. He also inspected the academy's world-class gym, designed to meet the fitness requirements of modern football.
Following this, Bibiano Fernandes watched a competitive practice match played between the world champion players developed at Minerva Academy. He was highly impressed by the players' technical quality, speed, tactical understanding, and professional attitude.
The visit concluded with an in-depth discussion between Bibiano Fernandes and Minerva Academy founder Ranjit Bajaj. Important topics such as the future of Indian football, grassroots development, elite youth pathways, and building a strong football culture were discussed.
This visit further strengthens Minerva Academy's reputation as a benchmark institution in Indian football—where world-class training, player development, and results go hand in hand, and where not only players but champions and leaders for the country's future are nurtured.
