Archive · 31 Jan 2026
Kerala Coach Praises Assam Support in Santosh Trophy
The Kerala football team is playing in the Santosh Trophy in Assam.
They are doing really well and have made it to the quarter-finals.
The coach, Shafeeq, is happy because people from Kerala who live in Assam cheered for the team in their own language.
This made the team feel at home.
Shafeeq also said that Assam loves good football and supports all teams.
The team is trying to win the trophy this year after coming second last year.
The tournament is being held in smaller towns, which is a good thing because more people can watch the matches.
Football is very important in Kerala, and the team is working hard to make the state proud.
Kerala topped Group B in the Santosh Trophy with a dominant performance.
The team received support from Malayalam-speaking fans in Assam.
Coach Shafeeq Hassan praised Assam's football culture and local support.
Kerala aims to win the Santosh Trophy after finishing as runners-up last year.
The tournament is being hosted in smaller towns, making football more accessible.
- Who
- Kerala football team and coach Shafeeq Hassan Madathil
- What
- Kerala team's performance in the Santosh Trophy and support from Assam
- When
- January 26, 2024 (match mentioned) and ongoing tournament
- Where
- Dhakuakhana and Silapathar in Assam
- Why
- To revive Kerala's Santosh Trophy glory and acknowledge the support from Assam
- Tournament
- Santosh Trophy
- Host State
- Assam
- Kerala's Group Stage Performance
- Topped Group B
- Last Title
- 2022
- Venues
- Dhakuakhana and Silapathar
- Team's Objective
- Win the Santosh Trophy
- Coach's Name
- Shafeeq Hassan Madathil