Croatian footballing giants ZNK Dinamo Zagreb recently announced their latest haul of players from India, marking the first set of international players to feature in their jersey. Gokulam Kerala FC's&nbsp;Soumya Guguloth and&nbsp;Jyoti Chouhan recently signed year-long contracts after successfully completing the trials that were held for them in Croatia.

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The duo are currently coming off of an uber-successful campaign with Gokulam Kerala FC as they laid claim to the coveted title of the&nbsp;Indian Women’s League. In addition to their exploits in the realm of club football, both Guguloth and Chouhan have enjoyed a fruitful run in the international football circuit.

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“I’m very excited to play out of the country this is a great opportunity for me. I never expected to play for a club like Dinamo. This will be helpful for me and my family and my country. I hope to give my best during the season. I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who has supported me,” said Soumya.

“This is a great opportunity for me, and I feel lucky that I got this platform. I will use this platform and give my 100% and will work hard to learn more and perform better when I am at Zagreb, Croatia, representing Dinamo,” said Chouhan, who is preparing to join her teammate in Croatia.

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While Guguloth has frequently represented the country on the international stage, Chouhan is yet to break into the national team. The former featured in India's national team that played against the Swedish and American U-23 teams. Although Chouhan has not yet featured on the national team, she has received multiple call-ups to the national camps.

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Croatian footballing giants ZNK Dinamo Zagreb recently announced their latest haul of players from India, marking the first set of international players to feature in their jersey.

Croatian footballing giants ZNK Dinamo Zagreb recently announced their latest haul of players from India, marking the first set of international players to feature in their jersey. Gokulam Kerala FC's Soumya Guguloth and Jyoti Chouhan recently signed year-long contracts after successfully completing the trials that were held for them in Croatia. ALSO READ: Erling Halaand hits second successive hat-trick as Man City attain big win, Arsenal beat Aston Villa 2-1 The duo are currently coming off of an uber-successful campaign with Gokulam Kerala FC as they laid claim to the coveted title of the Indian Women’s League. In addition to their exploits in the realm of club football, both Guguloth and Chouhan have enjoyed a fruitful run in the international football circuit. WFC Dinamo Zagreb have officially announced the signing of 2️⃣ Indian players in 23-year-old striker, Jyoti Chouhan, and 21-year-old winger Soumya Guguloth! 🇮🇳🇭🇷#IndianFootball #ShePower #BlueTigresses #IFTWC #WomensFootball #BackTheBlue pic.twitter.com/tQnvqJSwMn — Indian Football Team for World Cup (@IFTWC) September 1, 2022 × “I’m very excited to play out of the country this is a great opportunity for me. I never expected to play for a club like Dinamo. This will be helpful for me and my family and my country. I hope to give my best during the season. I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who has supported me,” said Soumya. “This is a great opportunity for me, and I feel lucky that I got this platform. I will use this platform and give my 100% and will work hard to learn more and perform better when I am at Zagreb, Croatia, representing Dinamo,” said Chouhan, who is preparing to join her teammate in Croatia. ALSO READ: Jury discharged following failure to reach verdict in Ryan Giggs assault trial While Guguloth has frequently represented the country on the international stage, Chouhan is yet to break into the national team. The former featured in India's national team that played against the Swedish and American U-23 teams. Although Chouhan has not yet featured on the national team, she has received multiple call-ups to the national camps.

Dinamo Zagreb onboard their first set of international players from Gokulam Kerala FC

In what comes as a huge setback for Indian football club Gokulam Kerala FC, they will not be able to take part in the upcoming AFC Women’s Club Championship due to FIFA's recent ban on the All India Football Federation (FIFA). FIFA imposed a ban on AIFF earlier this week due to third-party interference.

The Indian sports ministry was in talks with FIFA and the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) to allow Gokulam Kerala to take part in the tournament as the team had already landed in Uzbekistan ahead of their game against Sogdiana Women in Qarshi. However, their efforts have gone in vain as Gokulam Kerala will not be allowed to play in the tournament.

As per a report in The Indian Express, the Indian sports ministry on Saturday (August 20) informed the club that they should return home from&nbsp;Uzbekistan. The club are now looking to make arrangements to fly back to India later today. This is a huge blow for the club as they were hoping to make it to the competition despite the ban.

FIFA imposed a ban on AIFF for 'undue influence from third parties' while also suspending the country from hosting the upcoming Women's U-17 World Cup which was scheduled to take place in India later this year. FIFA's ban also means India won't be able to take part in any international competitions and the Indian clubs will be barred from participating in any FIFA or AFC-related events.

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Gokulam Kerala's women's team had already reached Uzbekistan before FIFA announced the ban on AIFF earlier this week. The club had approached the Indian sports ministry seeking a solution following which the ministry wrote to FIFA requesting them to allow the team to participate in the competition.&nbsp;

“It has requested FIFA and AFC to therefore consider allowing the team to play in the AFC Women’s Club Championship (West region) in the interest of the young players,” the Indian sports ministry said in a statement. However, their request has been turned down.

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Gokulam Kerala had also written to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and sought his intervention in the matter after the team was left stranded in Tashkent. However, FIFA's decision remains final and no Indian clubs will be allowed to participate in any AFC-governed competitions.

In what comes as a huge setback for Indian football club Gokulam Kerala FC, they will not be able to take part in the upcoming AFC Women’s Club Championship due to FIFA's recent ban on the All India Football Federation (FIFA).

In what comes as a huge setback for Indian football club Gokulam Kerala FC, they will not be able to take part in the upcoming AFC Women’s Club Championship due to FIFA's recent ban on the All India Football Federation (FIFA). FIFA imposed a ban on AIFF earlier this week due to third-party interference. The Indian sports ministry was in talks with FIFA and the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) to allow Gokulam Kerala to take part in the tournament as the team had already landed in Uzbekistan ahead of their game against Sogdiana Women in Qarshi. However, their efforts have gone in vain as Gokulam Kerala will not be allowed to play in the tournament. As per a report in The Indian Express, the Indian sports ministry on Saturday (August 20) informed the club that they should return home from Uzbekistan. The club are now looking to make arrangements to fly back to India later today. This is a huge blow for the club as they were hoping to make it to the competition despite the ban. FIFA imposed a ban on AIFF for 'undue influence from third parties' while also suspending the country from hosting the upcoming Women's U-17 World Cup which was scheduled to take place in India later this year. FIFA's ban also means India won't be able to take part in any international competitions and the Indian clubs will be barred from participating in any FIFA or AFC-related events. Also Read: 'Stranded at Tashkent'- Gokulam Kerala FC seek political support for players stuck in the Uzbek capital Gokulam Kerala's women's team had already reached Uzbekistan before FIFA announced the ban on AIFF earlier this week. The club had approached the Indian sports ministry seeking a solution following which the ministry wrote to FIFA requesting them to allow the team to participate in the competition. “It has requested FIFA and AFC to therefore consider allowing the team to play in the AFC Women’s Club Championship (West region) in the interest of the young players,” the Indian sports ministry said in a statement. However, their request has been turned down. Also Read: Harry Maguire to leave Manchester United? Premier League rivals eye shock move for England defender Gokulam Kerala had also written to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and sought his intervention in the matter after the team was left stranded in Tashkent. However, FIFA's decision remains final and no Indian clubs will be allowed to participate in any AFC-governed competitions.

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