Derek D'Souza is an Indian former

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Career

D'Souza is known for scoring the first ever goal for the

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in the

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qualifiers in the 1960 qualifiers in which he scored the only goal in India's 1–0 victory over

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. He also served as head coach of the India national team from period of 1992–93. He is the brother of the former Indian footballer Neville D'Souza.

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runner-up: 1964

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