Kochi, November 24, 2025: The Kid Blasters are ready for the 2025-26 AIFF U-18 Elite League. The 24-member team in Group E is led by head coach Rohan Shah. Their first match is scheduled for tomorrow against the Muthoot Football Academy in Malappuram.
In Group E, the Blasters will face seven strong competitors from November 2025 to March 2026. The other teams in the group include Gokulam Kerala FC, Bengaluru FC, Kickstart FC, Alchemists International FA, South United FC, AC Milan Academy Kerala, and Muthoot Football Academy. Each team will play twice against each other, making consistency key for advancing in the tournament.
The AIFF U-18 Elite League is one of the top youth tournaments in India, preparing the best academy players for professional football. It plays an important role in scouting young talent. These matches will help players gain experience in high-intensity situations and bridge the gap between youth football and senior competitions.
The Kerala Blasters FC U-18 team’s home matches will be held at the Maharajas Ground. Their first home game is against AC Milan Academy Kerala on December 23. With the focus on the next generation of talents, fans can look forward to an exciting youth football season.
Goalkeepers: Sheikh Javed, Jithin
Defense: Haseeb, Joel, Jifi, Devan, Shamil, Jackson, Shaheeb
Midfield: Anas, Rajul, Sreeshanth, Rishan, Alphons, Anthony, Afnas
Forward: F. Lal Dinsang, Ehsan, Mishal, Hussein, Amal, Jiwan, Ronald, Devarsh