I-League 2017/18: Two Bhutanese internationals to undergo trials at Minerva Punjab

What's the story?

I-League club Minerva Punjab FC is set to take two Bhutanese international footballers, Nima Wangdi and Jigme Tshering Dorji on trial.

In case you didn't know...

The two players, Nima Wangdi and Jigme Tshering Dorji are Bhutanese internationals and have represented their nation in 2019 AFC Cup Asian Qualifier matches. Both the players are defenders, Nima being a right-back and Jigme a central defender.

The heart of the matter

Nima Wangadi and Jigme Tshering Dorji have reached India and will begin the proceedings of the trial from today with the Minerva side. Nima Wangadi made his debut for Bhutan in 2016 and has earned two international caps. Jigme Dorji, on the other hand, has been playing for Bhutan since 2011 and has 17 international caps to his credit.

Minerva Punjab signed their first Bhutanese player when Chencho signed on the dotted line at the beginning of the I-League season. Chencho has been highly instrumental in their season so far with crucial goals and the Punjab side are currently perched on the second spot in the Hero I-League standings.

What's next?

The two players will undergo the trials with the Minerva Punjab side and the management will decide about their signing if the duo manages to impress them.

Minerva Punjab takes on Mohun Bagan on Wednesday in Kolkata as they continue to stay in the hunt for the I-League title.

Author's take

Chencho Gyeltshen's signing from Bhutan proved to be a boon for Minerva as the 'Bhutanese Cristiano Ronaldo', as he has been dubbed by Minerva fans continues to impress fans in the Hero I-League with his displays on the field. His countrymen Nima Wangadi and Jigme Tshering Dorji could also prove to be useful for the Punjab side if they decide to sign them after the trials.