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Goa FA to conduct 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup trials in South Goa

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The All India Football Federation (AIFF) continues its preliminary trials to scout talented footballers for the India U-17 national team bound to participate in the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup in India. The trials are conducted in association with the State FA’s.

The Goa Football Association (GFA) will be conducting preliminary trials for boys from South Goa to scout talented boys, born in the year 2000, and also any exceptional talent, born in the year 2001. Selected boys will be trialled by the AIFF for possible selection to the Indian team for the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup.

As the artificial turf outside the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium is not available, the trials will be conducted at the artificial surface at Duler Stadium, Mapusa on July 15-17, 2015 from 15.00 IST onwards. Registration process will start at 14.30 IST.

All participants are requested to carry xerox copies of their birth certificates for verification.