The J&K Sports Council Football Academy trainee Maroof Shafi has been selected for the FIFA-AIFF Academy selection trials based on
his outstanding performance.
This was informed through a communication by the All India Football Federation to various State/UTs, an official spokesman said.
Hailing from Central Kashmir’s Budgam district, Maroof after graduating from SCFA, has been associated with various other teams as well.
Nuzhat Gul, Secretary JKSC, congratulated Maroof 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, she added.
Meanwhile, it was also informed that the trials for the FIFA-AIFF Academy will take place in the Odisha Football Academy from June 22 to June 25, 2024. Selected players are directed to report on June 21, 2024, at the venue, the communiqu? said.
It is worth mentioning that over the years JKSC Football Academy has produced around 13 players for Indian National Teams and Professional Clubs of the country.
