New Delhi, Aug. 15 -- The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has introduced a Qualifier Round for the AIFF Youth Leagues 2026-27, providing 1-star accredited academies with an opportunity to compete for a place in the Preliminary Round of their respective Youth Leagues.
The Qualifier Round, conducted in a knockout format, will bring together 1-star academies that have completed the AIFF Academy Accreditation process and have the required operational, technical and organisational levels to participate in the competition.
The winners from the Qualifier Round will progress to the Preliminary Round, taking a step closer to competing in the AIFF Youth Leagues 2026-27.
Through this initiative, the AIFF aims to create a wider pathway for acad...