Raynier Fernandes began his football career with Air India before representing Maharashtra in the Santosh Trophy. His breakthrough season came in 2017-18 with Mohun Bagan AC.
Florentin who is the brother of France World Cup winner and former Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba will further strengthen the Mariners' defence which was bolstered by the addition of Australian defender Brendan Hamill on Thursday.
A cross from Neha landed at the feet of Kajol who tucked the ball away neatly into the back of the net from a header. But in return Chile U17 scored three goals.
The increase in the number of matches will also provide youngsters a pathway into the national team in time for the AFC Asian Cup, the former Hyderabad FC head coach feels.
Winger Ashique Kuruniyan believes the extended nine-month Indian football calendar from 2022-23 onwards will be useful for players aiming to feature in the Asian Cup.
The tournament will be held in five venues - Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium, Sai New Field- Paltan Bazer, Nehru Stadium, Lnipe- Sonapur, and Dimakuchi Stadium in Guwahati.