Guwahati, Jan 15: The Assam Football Association (AFA) on Thursday announced the final list of 22 players who will represent the Assam State Senior Men’s Football Team in the final rounds of the Santosh Trophy 2025–26.
The final phase of the prestigious national championship will be hosted in Dhakuakhana and Silapathar, from January 21 to February 8, 2026, marking a significant moment for football in the state.
According to the AFA, the squad was selected based on players’ performances during the preparatory coaching camp held at Dhemaji from January 7, 2026.
Squad Details
The selected goalkeepers are Satyajit Bordoloi, Navajyoti Ayan, and Ayan.
The defensive unit includes Dipu Gohain, Sudem Wary, Didwm Hazowary, Ambar Chetri, Nabin Rabha, Danswrang Basumatary, and Rustom Brahma.
In midfield, responsibilities will be shouldered by Timothi Narzary, Rituraj Mohan, Jangminlun Kuki, Pragyan Sundar Gogoi, and Rishiraj Boruah.
The attacking line-up features Subham Chetry, Sudeepta Konwar, Akrang Narzary, Dipu Mirdha, Gwgwmsar Goyary, Anupom Borgohain, Pranjal Bhumij, and Mayukh Gogoi.
The AFA further clarified that in case of any emergency, additional players registered on the CMS portal of the All India Football Federation (AIFF) may be called up to the squad, subject to permission from the federation.
With Assam hosting the final rounds of the Santosh Trophy, expectations are running high among football fans across the state, who are hopeful of a strong showing by the home team on familiar turf.
