Football talent hunt for Kodagu children on November 8
Kodagu FC to host IKF–KSFA Namma Karnataka Trials at Guddehosur; boys and girls born between 2009 and 2016 eligible
Madikeri: Young footballers from Kodagu will get an opportunity to showcase their skills and compete for places at State and national-level platforms, with the district-level selection trials of the sixth edition of the Tiger IKF–KSFA Namma Karnataka Trials scheduled to be held at Guddehosur on November 8.
Organised by India Khelo Football (IKF) in association with Kodagu FC, the trials will commence at 8 a.m. at the INS Sports Centre on the Siddapur Road in Guddehosur. Boys and girls born between 2009 and 2016 are eligible to participate. Entry to the trials is free.
The initiative aims to identify promising footballers across Karnataka and provide them with opportunities to progress to higher levels of the sport. Players who perform well in the district-level trials will be shortlisted for the Namma Karnataka Finals, where they will get an opportunity to demonstrate their abilities before State and national-level football clubs.
Selected players from the finals will advance to the South Zone selection process, from which outstanding performers will be considered for the national-level finals. The initiative seeks to connect talented youngsters with professional football clubs and help them pursue careers in the sport.
Bengaluru FC, Sporting Club Bengaluru, KEMP FC, Rebels FC, The Sports School and Rush Academy are among the participating partner clubs.
Interested players can register through the MyFirstKick platform by creating a profile and selecting the 'Free Of Cost Trials' section. Those unable to complete online registration due to technical difficulties or lack of internet access can register directly at the venue on the day of the trials.
Kodagu FC, which competes in the Karnataka Super Division, has been working to identify and nurture young football talent through its academy, with a focus on providing structured training and competitive opportunities to children across the district.
For registration and further details, interested players can visit https://indiakhelofootball.com/season6 or contact 8928669565.
