NorthEast United FC to Hold Scouting Trials Across Manipur, Offers Golden Opportunity for Aspiring Footballers
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Imphal: NorthEast United Football Club (NEUFC), in association with the All Manipur Football Association, is set to conduct scouting trials across various districts of Manipur, as part of its broader talent hunt across Northeast India. Aimed at discovering the next generation of footballers from the region, the initiative invites young athletes to step forward and showcase their skills for potential careers at national and international levels.
The trials are open for two categories: Under-17 (players born between 2009–2010) and the Reserve Team (players born between 2005–2008). The schedule for the trials in Manipur is as follows:
- Moirang: 18th & 19th April at Higher Secondary School Ground
- Bishnupur: 21st & 22nd April at TYDA, Thoubal
- Thoubal (Under-17): 23rd April at KRC Ground
- Thoubal (Reserve Team): 24th April at Kodompokpi Sports Complex, Wangjing
- Kakching: 25th & 26th April at DSA Ground
- Ukhrul: 28th April at H.Q. Ukhrul Football Ground
- Kamjong: 29th April at Kamjong H.Q. Football Ground
- Imphal: 30th April & 1st May at Lamlong Thongkhong, Imphal East
All participants are required to report at 6:00 AM sharp at their respective venues. Aspirants must carry a copy of their birth certificate, Aadhaar card, and a *filled registration form*. The registration form can be downloaded by scanning the QR code provided in the official poster.
This initiative reflects NEUFC’s enduring commitment to empowering local talent. “Football runs deep in the veins of Northeast India. As a club born of this soil, we believe it is our duty to support and elevate the next generation of footballers,” said a representative of NEUFC. “These trials are not merely selections—they are invitations to dream.”
For additional details and updates, please visit the official NEUFC Instagram page or contact +91 86537 21300.
In giving the youth of Manipur a chance to rise, NEUFC not only fosters individual careers but also fuels the collective pride of a football-loving state.