FC Goa retains Ahmed Jahouh for another year

The Gaurs will be happy about the Moroccon midfielder's plans to stay on with the club, having helped the team qualify for the playoffs in the last two seasons and finishing runners-up in the last edition of the Indian Super League.

Moroccon midfielder Ahmed Jahouh will stay on with FC Goa for another year.

In two seasons, Jahouh has carved out a niche of being one of thebest passers of the ball India has ever seen.

Topping the passingcharts in each of the last 2 seasons, the Moroccan has also beenamong the top when it comes to tackles and interceptions.

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With himat the helm of affairs in midfield, the Gaurs qualified forplayoffs in the last two seasons, finishing runners-up in the pastone.

“I have loved playingin Goa and under Sergio Lobera. Looking back, I would say coming toIndia, especially Goa, was one of the best decisions I have made.Away from the game, the fans have been fantastic. I would love towin them an ISL trophy and that’s another big reason that I havedecided to extend my stay for one more year," the Moroccan said.

Expressing hishappiness at Jahouh’s stay, FC Goa President Akshay Tandon said, “His performances speak for itself. Jahouh is undoubtedlyone of the best midfielders in the country and we are ecstatic athaving been able to extend his stay for another season.”