The second season of the AIFF Golden Baby League was helmed under the banner of Allappuzha Little Champs. It saw a participation of about 730 players aged between 6 to 12 years from 12 different academies and schools. The competition had 467 games and happened over the course of four months. P Anilkumar, Kerala Football Association Secretary, inaugurated the league, and this was followed by distribution of jerseys by VHSS School Manager K I Rukminiamma.

About the AIFF Golden Baby League

The AIFF launched the Golden Baby League project in 2018 in association with FIFA’s development program called FIFA Forward. The project is a long-term player development initiative with the aim of growing a new generation of players. The intent is that these players (boys and girls) will start playing football from a very young age. The belief behind the project is also that the ages between 6 to 12 years is the golden age of learning among children. Moreover, this project highlights the idea that learning through games and fun activities, bonds of friendship, and developing team spirit are key ingredients in honing a football player for life.