Dream Sports Championship Football 2025 national finals kicks off with Dempo SC vs Chennaiyin FC

ANI April 7, 2025 157 views

The Dream Sports Championship Football 2025 National Finals is set to electrify Goa with unprecedented youth football action. Eight boys' teams and eight girls' teams will compete across multiple venues, showcasing India's emerging football talent. This groundbreaking tournament marks the first national-level girls' football championship, highlighting growing gender inclusivity in sports. The grand finale on April 15 promises to be a spectacular culmination of intense inter-state and international youth football competition.

"The tournament represents a landmark moment for youth football in India" - Dream Sports Foundation Press Release
Panaji, April 7: The Dream Sports Championship Football 2025 National Finals is scheduled to kick off in Goa on April 8. The boys' National Finals will feature eight teams, divided into two groups, battling out for the ultimate glory, and the girls' National Finals--taking place for the first time--will also feature eight teams fighting for the trophy.

Key Points

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First-ever national girls' football championship launched in Goa

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Eight top teams compete across boys' and girls' categories

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Matches spread across Benaulim and Utorda sporting venues

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Grand finale scheduled for April 15 at Raia Ground

The group matches will take place at the SAG Benaulim Football Ground and Utorda Sports Complex, with the grand finale scheduled for the Raia Football Ground on April 15, as per the Dream Sports Foundation (DSF) press release.

In the boys' category, teams are divided into two groups:

Group A: Reliance Foundation Young Champs (RYFC, Mumbai), Chennaiyin C (CFC, Bengaluru), Demp Sports Club (DSC, Goa), Mohun Bagan Super Giant (MBSG, Kolkata)

Group B: Punjab FC (PFC, Delhi), Norwich City FC (NCFC, International Invitee), Football 4 Change (F4C, Guwahati), SESA FA (SESA, Goa)

Day 1 of the boys' competition will take place between Reliance Foundation Young Champs and Mohun Bagan Super Giant at Benaulim, while Chennaiyin FC take on Dempo SC at Utorda in the morning matches. In the evening, Punjab FC face off against SESA FA at Benaulim, while Norwich City FC and Football 4 Change take the field in Utorda.

In the girls' category, eight state teams nominated by the All India Football Federation (AIFF) will compete for the prize. The tournament begins on April 9, 2025, with teams divided into two groups: Group A will feature Assam FA, Jharkhand FA, Goa FA, and Karnataka State FA, and Group B will include Kerala FA, Rajasthan FA, Odisha FA, and Delhi SA. The group stage matches in the boys' category will take place on April 8, 10 and 12. Meanwhile, the group stage matches in the girls' category will take place on April 9, 11 and 13. In both categories, the top team of the respective groups will make it to the grand finale on April 15.

Reader Comments

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Rahul K.
So excited for this! Finally getting to see Chennaiyin FC play in Goa after so long. Hope they bring their A-game against Dempo SC tomorrow. ⚽🔥
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Priya M.
Great to see girls' football getting this platform! Hope this inspires more young girls to take up the sport. The future is bright for women's football in India 💪
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Arjun S.
The group stage matches look intense! Mohun Bagan vs Reliance Foundation will be one to watch. Any predictions for the finals?
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Sanjana R.
While I appreciate the initiative, I wish there was more coverage about the selection process for the girls' teams. Transparency would help build more trust in these new tournaments.
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Vikram P.
Norwich City FC as international invitees is interesting! Wonder how they'll adapt to the conditions here. Should be a good learning experience for all teams involved.
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Neha T.
Go Goa FA! 🎉 So proud to see our local teams competing at this level. The matches at Utorda will be amazing with the sea breeze - perfect football weather!

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