Kerala to host Federation Cup

New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) The Federation Cup will be held in Kerala Jan 1-12, the All India Football Federation (AIFF) announced here Wednesday.

The AIFF competition committee also decided that National Championship for Santosh Trophy would be played in two phases – the zonals and then the final phase.

While the final phase would be held Jan 15-31 in Siliguri, West Bengal, the zonals are slated Dec 1-20.

The U-14 tournament for boys would be held in Kalyani, West Bengal, Nov 10-30, and Odisha will host the Junior National Football Championship for girls from Nov 20 to Dec 5.