Kushalnagar: Young footballers from Kodagu will have an excellent opportunity to showcase their talent at the state and national levels through the Karnataka Team Trials, Season 6, organised by India Khelo Football (IKF) in collaboration with the Karnataka State Football Association (KSFA).
The Kodagu district-level selection trials will be held on November 8, 2026, at INS Sports Centre, Guddethosuru, Siddapur Road, Guddethosuru, Kodagu, in association with Kodagu FC.
The trials will commence at 8 am. Boys and girls born between 2009 and 2016 are eligible to participate. There is no registration fee.
Opportunity to progress to state and national levels
Through these selection trials being conducted in various cities across Karnataka, talented footballers will be identified and shortlisted for the next stages. Players who perform well in the city-level trials will get an opportunity to represent Karnataka in the Karnataka Finals.
At the Karnataka Finals, players will be assessed by state and national-level coaches, giving them an opportunity to demonstrate their abilities. Players selected through these trials will represent the South Zone in the national-level competition, where outstanding performers will be shortlisted for the national team.
The initiative aims to provide talented young footballers with opportunities to progress towards professional football careers.
Several football organisations, including Bengaluru FC, Scouting Club Bengaluru, KEMP FC, Rebels FC, The Football School and R.A. Academy, are participating in the programme.
Online and on-the-spot registration facilities
Interested players must download the MyFirstKick app, scan the QR code and register their profile. They can then select their city, complete the registration under the ‘Free Of Cost Trials’ section and download their trial pass.
Players need not worry if they encounter difficulties with online registration or lack internet access. They can directly visit the venue on the day of the trials and complete on-the-spot registration.
This facility has been introduced to ensure that no eligible player misses the opportunity due to a lack of technical facilities.
Kodagu FC’s continued efforts
Providing quality coaching, competitive exposure and opportunities at higher levels to talented young footballers, particularly those from rural areas of Kodagu, remains one of the key objectives of Kodagu FC.
Competing in the Karnataka Super Division, Kodagu FC has established a structured football development pathway through its academy, identifying and nurturing players from a young age. The club also provides children from different parts of the district with organised training and opportunities to participate in state-level competitions.
The club remains committed to providing suitable platforms for young footballers in the district and helping them progress towards professional football careers. Kodagu FC has appealed to a large number of talented youngsters across the district to make use of this opportunity.
Trial details:
- Date: November 8, 2026
- Time: 8 am
- Eligible age group: Boys and girls born between 2009 and 2016
- Venue: INS Sports Centre, Guddethosuru–Siddapur Road, Guddethosuru, Kodagu
- Registration fee: Free
- Contact: 8928669565
- Online registration: https://indiakhelofootball.com/season6
- On-the-spot registration: Available at the venue
The trials offer a valuable opportunity for young footballers in Kodagu to showcase their abilities and take their first steps towards state and national-level football opportunities.
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