The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has invited applications from eligible retired footballers for inclusion in its Sportspersons of Outstanding Merit (SOM) rosters, in line with the provisions of the National Sports Governance Act, 2025, and the National Sports Governance (National Sports Bodies) Rules, 2026.
The federation will prepare two separate rosters comprising 20 retired male footballers and 20 retired female footballers.
Eligible applicants who meet the prescribed criteria can submit their applications directly to the AIFF on or before September 13, 2026.
Published on Jul 17, 2026
