Kerala football team

Kerala
Full nameKerala State Football Team
Founded1948 (1948)
GroundJawaharlal Nehru Stadium
Capacity41,000
OwnerKerala Football Association
Head coachBiby Thomas
LeagueSantosh Trophy
2024–25Runner-up
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The Kerala football team, formerly known as Travancore-Cochin football team, is an Indian state level semi-professional football team representing Kerala in Indian state football competitions including the Santosh Trophy and National Games of India.

The team appeared in the Santosh Trophy finals 15 times, and have won the trophy 7 times. Kerala last won the Santhosh Trophy in 2022 by defeating Bengal in the final on 2 May at the Payyanadu Stadium in Malappuram. The Kerala team was captained by Jijo Joseph under head coach Bino George, being unbeaten during the tournament.

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