Assam Football Association
Assam
The Assam Football Association (AFA) is the governing body for football in the state of Assam, India, and is affiliated with the All India Football Federation (AIFF).
About
Key facts about the AFA.
Founded: The association was officially established in 1946, serving as one of the oldest state associations to formalise football in Northeast India.
Governing Body: It is the official authority governing football in the state of Assam and is affiliated with the All India Football Federation (AIFF), the Assam Olympic Association, and the Assam Council of Sports.
Headquarters: The AFA is headquartered in Guwahati, Assam
Key Achievements:
National Event Hosting: Successfully hosted the Final Round of the prestigious 79th Santosh Trophy (2025–26) at regional venues like Dhakuakhana and Silapathar to promote rural sports infrastructure.
League Infrastructure: Founded and successfully sustained the Assam State Premier League since 2008 to transition local talents into professional circuits.
Talent Pipeline: Consistently produces and nurtures high-profile players and elite match referees (over 1,700 registered) for national Indian football.
Current Activities: The AFA is actively upgrading its infrastructure, having recently signed a landmark MoU with the Government of Assam to convert the Rani Mini Stadium into a High-Performance Training Centre and the Dhakuakhana Mini Stadium into a dedicated Grassroot Development Centre. They also oversee state youth trials and prepare division squads for national youth tournaments like the Dr. B.C. Roy Trophy.
Founded: The association was officially established in 1946, serving as one of the oldest state associations to formalise football in Northeast India.
Governing Body: It is the official authority governing football in the state of Assam and is affiliated with the All India Football Federation (AIFF), the Assam Olympic Association, and the Assam Council of Sports.
Headquarters: The AFA is headquartered in Guwahati, Assam
Key Achievements:
National Event Hosting: Successfully hosted the Final Round of the prestigious 79th Santosh Trophy (2025–26) at regional venues like Dhakuakhana and Silapathar to promote rural sports infrastructure.
League Infrastructure: Founded and successfully sustained the Assam State Premier League since 2008 to transition local talents into professional circuits.
Talent Pipeline: Consistently produces and nurtures high-profile players and elite match referees (over 1,700 registered) for national Indian football.
Current Activities: The AFA is actively upgrading its infrastructure, having recently signed a landmark MoU with the Government of Assam to convert the Rani Mini Stadium into a High-Performance Training Centre and the Dhakuakhana Mini Stadium into a dedicated Grassroot Development Centre. They also oversee state youth trials and prepare division squads for national youth tournaments like the Dr. B.C. Roy Trophy.
Partner Info
This State Association Partner works with IKF to strengthen grassroots ecosystems, enable transparent scouting,
and create structured pathways for players across the state.
