New Delhi, Sep 07 (ANI): To identify and nurture the budding players of the Northeast region, North East Hao Soccer Unit in Delhi (NEHSUD) has taken an initiative to provide free professional training to players clearing the selection trial. Delhi-based players from the Northeast are invited to participate in the selection trial conducted by professional coaches. The idea is to bring together young talents, coaches, management experts and professional bodies to nurture soccer talents from the region. Selected players will also be provided exposure to famous clubs and academies. During the first selection trial, NEHSUD selected 22 players out of 70 players. Selected players will now be given professional training by licensed coaches under the All India Football Federation (AIFF) and the Asian Football Confederation (AFC). They will also be eligible for monthly stipend. The selected players have to undergo intensive training thrice a week. So far, 12 players have already been selected by some of the prominent football clubs of the country. Soccer is very popular in the country's northeastern region. But it did not flourish in the absence of infrastructure and proper training. Soccer enthusiasts now look forward to such academies and training centres which can nurture their talents and hone their playing skills.
