MUSCAT: The football season under Kerala Muscat Football Association (KMFA) has started on August 11 onwards.
The season's first tournament was conducted by Muscat Hammers FC. It was one of the best tournaments with a lot of variety. There was a match for team managers as well, much to the entertainment of the crowd.
This season's first tournament was on August 11, where Gallants FC Oman emerged the champions.
Next tournament is on August 25 at Al Hail ground conducted by Kerala Blasters fans Manjapada Oman.
They have also planned some varieties of cultural programmes also.
Tournaments will run under the KMFA rules. Compared with the previous season, this season is restricted with rules for players and teams. Now 23 teams and above 300 players have registered with KMFA. If a player wants to play for another team, both team managers and player should sign and fill the temporary transfer form. Permanent transfer to another team is also possible, only once a player can make a permanent transfer during a season.
The season runs from August to April 30. In May, every team managements get a period to prepare for next season and the free transfer window opens in June. In July, KMFA authorities will verify and publish the list of players and rules, if any changes.
Cultural and social related organisations are also conducting football tournaments with the approval of KMFA.
If any team or players violate the rules or play rough, they will face punishment like ban or suspension for a limited period or a season. Only registered players can play in KMFA approved tournaments. If the tournament committee didn’t get enough teams from KMFA, they could approach non-registered teams. Registered players can’t play in non-registered teams.
The KMFA was formed six years ago, however faced difficulties in functioning due to Covid 19.
The football body is looking forward to conducting the tournaments successfully.
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