Bhaichung Bhutia’s academy to conduct trials this weekend

 

 

 

City footballers have an opportunity to impress the selectors and get picked for the Bhaichung Bhutia Football Schools’ (BBFS) scholarship programme during the trials to be conducted in the city on coming Saturday and Sunday.

Bhaichung Bhutia Football Schools (BBFS) and and Enjogo, will conduct trials for its residential academies (boarding schools with football training) this weekend at Nagpur District Football Association’s Dr Ambedkar Football Stadium in Suyog Nagar, north Nagpur.

 

The trials for Under-23 will be held on June 24 and for Under-13, Under-15, and Under-17 it will be held on June 25.

BBFS is aiming to reach out to football aspirants across the length and breadth of the country through its latest initiative - 100 Trials. 100 Cities. Unlimited Dreams. The Technical Team has shortlisted 100+ Indian cities to conduct trials based on football popularity and select the best young players for BBFS Residential Academy.

 

“We want to reach out to every youngster and allow them to represent us. Through the trials, we aim to find talented footballers and provide them an ideal pathway to reach the top,” a statement from Bhaichung Bhutia, India’s longest-serving football team captain, stated. “This is just the beginning. As our operations grow, we will keep on adding more venues to the list. Eventually, the plan is to cover every district in India,” said Kishore Taid, Co-founder and CEO of Enjogo and Bhaichung Bhutia Football Schools. Players born between Jan 1 2000 to 2006 are eligible to participate in the U-23 trials, and players born between 2006 to 2013 are eligible for U-13, U-15, and U-17 trials. The reporting time for the trials is 8:30 am. Footballers must carry their kits and a valid Government ID. A registration fee of Rs 100 is applicable for all players.