Five state footballers picked for AIFF FIFA Talent Academy
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, June 25 2025:
Five footballers from the state have earned selection to the prestigious AIFF FIFA Talent Academy based in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
The selected players are Jinesh Thoudam, Suhail Saad Bogi, Meibam Hendik Singh, Saikhom Felix Meitei, and Newtan Irengbam.
Their inclusion highlights the state's growing stature in the national football development arena.
Of the 11 players picked by the AIFF for the academy, the state accounts for nearly half, with the remaining slots filled by two players each from Kerala and West Bengal, and one each from Meghalaya and Goa.
The selection marks a significant milestone in the state's contribution to nurturing football talent at the national level.