JKSC Football Academy trainee Maroof selected for FIFA-AIFF Academy Trials.

The All India Football Federation Federation in their recent communication to various State/UT have informed that the trials for the FIFA-AIFF Academy will take place in Odisha Football Academy, 7th Battalion, Gajapati Nagar, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, from 22nd, June To 25th June, 2024. Selected players are directed to report on June 21st,2024 at the venue, the letter reads.

J&K Sports Council Football Academy trainee Maroof Shafi has been selected for the aforementioned selection trials based on his outstanding performance. Ms. Nuzhat Gul, Secretary JKSC, congratulated Maroof, who hails from Budgam District, on his selection for the FIFA-AIFF Academy Trials in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. This is a testament to his talent, hard work, and dedication to the game of football. After graduating from SCFA, Maroof has been associated with various other teams as well.

Maroof gives his all the credit to J&K Sports Council Football Academy where players like him get chance to perform at domestic and national platform.

“In keeping with the JKSC’s objective, we aim more and more of our local footballers in the National Teams as well as the top football clubs of the world”, said Nuzhat Gul.

Notably, over the years, JKSC Football Academy has produced around 13 players for Indian National Teams and Professional Clubs of the country.