Goalkeeper Elangbam Panthoi Chanu, a member of the Indian team, is excited to become the first footballer from the country to play professionally in Australia.
Panthoi, who has been signed by Adelaide-based Metro United, looks forward to prove her worth and learn during her stint in Australia, where she will play in the South Australian Women’s National Premier League.
The 28-year-old gritty goalkeeper, who has been mentored by the legendary Bala Devi, is open to embrace the new challenge. “I don’t know much about their playing style, which is different from ours. I will try to adapt and play well. I will have six months, which is a long time and we don’t get to play that long in India. I will try to gain from that experience. I have to show that I am good,” said Panthoi, before leaving for Australia.
