Abhinav Kumar Singh 
On Wednesday, Chennaiyin FC announced the signing of youngsters Ganesan Balaji and Aqib Nawab after the duo graduated from the Reliance Foundation Young Champs (RFYC) set up recently. 18-year-olds Balaji and Nawab have also signed for Chennaiyin on multi-year deals respectively and will also be registered for Chennaiyin FC’s 2020-21 ISL squad.
Balaji, a Chennai boy, was initially a part of the Chennaiyin grassroots program in 2015, before joining RFYC. He now returns as a versatile presence on the left flank, capable of operating as left-back or left wing-back. Nawab, who hails from Kolkata, is another exciting prospect who can don multiple hats as centre-back or right-back.
“The inclusion of young blood in our team is imperative. Nurturing and promoting budding Indian talents is as much of a priority for us, as is winning matches and trophies. I am delighted to welcome Balaji and Nawab to our ranks and I wish to see them don the Chennaiyin colours with pride very soon,” said Chennaiyin FC Head Coach Csaba Laszlo who arrived in Goa last week.
