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Hyderabad FC to conduct National Youth Trials in phases

Hyderabad FC

After kicking off local trials this week in their home city of Hyderabad, Hyderabad FC are now set to conduct Youth Trials for their U-18 and Reserve teams in the Northeastern states of Mizoram (April 14-16) and Manipur (April 19-22) in the second phase starting next week.

In line with the club’s efforts to promote emerging young talent in the Deccan region and in the country, these trials are limited to the Under-18 squad and Hyderabad FC’s Reserve team.

The Trials will be headed by Hyderabad FC’s First Team Assistant Coach and Technical Director (Youth), Thangboi Singto alongside U-18 and Reserves’ coach C. Shameel.

The Trial dates for the respective age-category teams along with their year of birth cut-offs are as below:

Aizawl, Mizoram
• Under-18: Born in 2004, 2005, 2006 – Wednesday, April 14
• Reserves: Born in 2001, 2002, 2003 – Thursday, April 15
• A final round will be conducted for ONLY the shortlisted players on Friday, April 16

Venue: Rajiv Gandhi Stadium, Mualpui, Aizawl
Reporting Time: 7:30am
Registrations Close: 10:00am

Imphal, Manipur
• Under-18: Born in 2004, 2005, 2006 – Monday, April 19
• Reserves: Born in 2001, 2002, 2003 – Tuesday, April 20
• A final round will be conducted for ONLY the shortlisted players on Wednesday, April 21.

Venue: Artificial Turf Langjing Achouba
Reporting Time: 7:30am
Registrations Close: 10:00am

All the players attending these trials are required to report at the venue sharp on time, on the respective dates as per the age groups.

As a precaution, all COVID-19 protocols will be in place for these trials and all the participants are expected to strictly stick to these norms. Like at most public places, wearing masks is mandatory here as well.

All the participants are also advised to carry their full football kit along with their personal water bottles and snacks to the venue.

Note: The players attending these trials are asked to carry along two passport size photos, the copy of their Birth Certificate and the copy of Aadhar Card or the Passport.

Criteria for Under-18 and Reserve Trialists for these Hyderabad FC National Trials (any of below):
• Represented National/Youth Team(s)
• Represented State/Youth Teams(s)
• Played in AIFF Youth / Other AIFF Recognised Leagues /Tournaments (Subroto Cup etc.)
• By Invitation