Jamshedpur U-17 Team Set To Face Tough Rivals In Elite League
Jamshedpur FC’s U-17 team to debut in AIFF Elite League 2024-25, starting January 18, competing against five strong teams in Group K.
Key Points:
- jamshedpur fc u-17 to open against afta on january 18
- team features players from reliance foundation development league
- matches to be held at multiple venues, including jrd tata sports complex
JAMSHEDPUR – Jamshedpur FC’s U-17 team is gearing up for its debut in the AIFF Elite League 2024-25, starting January 18. The team, placed in Group K, includes top talent from the Reliance Foundation Development League.
The team will kick off its campaign against AFTA at the JRD Tata Sports Complex in Jamshedpur. Other group opponents include Odisha FC, AIFF Academy, United Sports FC, Inter Kashi FC, and SKM Sports Foundation.
Rigorous Training and Squad Details
The 15-member squad has been undergoing intensive training under Reserves coach Kaizad Ambapardiwalla. The league offers these young players valuable exposure and playing time ahead of the crucial Zonal Round.
Fixture Details
The matches are scheduled as follows:
| Date | Match | Venue | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18-01-2025 | Jamshedpur FC vs AFTA | JRD Tata Sports Complex | 09:30 AM |
| 21-01-2025 | United Sports Club vs Jamshedpur FC | Naihati Stadium, Kolkata | 02:30 PM |
| 24-01-2025 | Jamshedpur FC vs SKM Sports Foundation | JRD Tata Sports Complex | 02:30 PM |
| 27-01-2025 | Jamshedpur FC vs Inter Kashi | JRD Tata Sports Complex | 09:30 AM |
| 30-01-2025 | Jamshedpur FC vs Odisha FC | JRD Tata Sports Complex | 09:30 AM |
| 03-02-2025 | Inter Kashi vs Jamshedpur FC | BLW Football Ground, Varanasi | 02:00 PM |
| 06-02-2025 | Jamshedpur FC vs United Sports Club | JRD Tata Sports Complex | 09:30 AM |
| 09-02-2025 | Odisha FC vs Jamshedpur FC | SAI International Residential School, Cuttack | 02:00 PM |
| 12-02-2025 | AFTA vs Jamshedpur FC | Odisha Football Academy, 7th Battalion Ground | 03:00 PM |
| 15-02-2025 | SKM Sports Foundation vs Jamshedpur FC | Aghornath Park Stadium, Kalna | 03:00 PM |
The Jamshedpur FC management expressed confidence in their young squad’s ability to perform against top teams in the league. “This is a great opportunity for our players to showcase their talent on a bigger stage,” said a club representative.
