AIFF President Praful Patel congratulates Alberto Colaco

New Delhi : All India Football Federation President Praful Patel has congratulated former AIFF General Secretary Alberto Colaco for winning the AFC Distinguished Service Award 2011.

?? It?s a matter of great pride and honour that, Mr. Colaco?s distinguished service with the federation has been recognized and he has been bestowed with this coveted award,?? Patel, who is also India’s Aviation Minister said in a statement.

Patel said Colaco?s name was proposed by him as the nominee for this prestigious award.