2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup selection trials to be held at Cooperage Stadium

Selection trials for scouting talent for the FIFA Under-17 World Cup, to be hosted by India in 2017, are to be conducted for players from Mumbai, Thane and Raigad districts of Maharashtra at the Cooperage ground in Mumbai from June 9 to 11.

The trials will be supervised by AIFF appointed scouts and players born in 2000 are eligible to attend the trials which will be conducted on all three days from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM after they register with WIFA and the registration forms are available on its website www.wifa.in, a media release said on Friday. Registration forms will also be available at the venue from June 6.

Players have to produce their original documents as age proof, passport or birth certificate, and a photograph at the time of registration.Trials would also be conducted in other regions of Maharashtra, the details of which will be announced shortly, the release added.

"This is a great opportunity for the boys to get involved with the prestigious tournament. Our aim is to give equal opportunity to all players interested to participate in the trials," said Souter Vaz, secretary of Western India Football Association, the body governing football in Maharashtra.