Prayagraj: Excitement at its peak at Late Jalaluddin Memorial Under-12 Football Championship—the final match will be played on Sunday, at 5:00 p.m. The chief guests will be Dr. Umar (heart specialist) and Adnan Ahmed. The semi-final matches will begin at 3:00 p.m. Venue: Symonds Ground | Date: March 29, 2026
The Late Jalaluddin Memorial Under-12 Football Championship has seen spectacular matches over the past two days. Held in a seven-a-side format, the tournament provided a great platform for young players to showcase their talent. Teams like Shamm City Football Academy, Friends United Club, National Football Academy, and Youngsters Boys Football Club participated. Each team consisted of a maximum of eight players, playing under the Under-12 age group rules. The players displayed impressive performances during the matches. Fast-paced play, excellent passing, and incredible goal-scoring ability thoroughly entertained the spectators. Players like Rohan Sharma, Aditya Sharma, and Pawan Singh captivated everyone with their impressive performances. The coaches and captains also led their teams brilliantly, making the matches even more exciting. The tournament is being successfully conducted under the guidance of Organizing Secretary Sanjay Bhattacharya and football coach Ravi Sodhia. The presence of Mohammad Zafar Uddin and Abbu Bakar Khan as chief guests added to the grandeur of the event.
What’s next: The most exciting phase of the tournament will be witnessed on Sunday. Today, the semi-finals and finals will be played, where the top teams will face off for the title. Spectators can expect a spectacular and memorable final tomorrow, with young players putting their best foot forward to win. Today’s referees were Mr. Prem Bhutani, Jewel George, and Abhay Pratap Singh. Get ready for the grand finale!