Last updated : Saturday, 29 June 2024
Mumbai District Football Association (MFA)
The Mumbai District Football Association (MFA) is the governing body of football in the city of Mumbai and its suburbs. It is affiliated with the Western India Football Association (WIFA), which is in turn affiliated with the All India Football Federation (AIFF).
The MFA was founded in 1983 and currently has over 100 affiliated clubs. It organizes a number of leagues and tournaments, including the MFA Super Division, the MFA Elite Division, and the MFA Youth League.
History
The MFA traces its roots back to the Bombay Football Association (BFA), which was founded in 1890. The BFA was the first football association in India and played a major role in the development of the sport in the country.
In 1983, the BFA was renamed the Mumbai District Football Association. The MFA has continued to play a leading role in the development of football in Mumbai and has produced some of the country's best players, including Baichung Bhutia, Sunil Chhetri, and Abhishek Yadav.
Leagues and Tournaments
- MFA Super Division
- MFA Elite Division
- MFA Youth League
- MFA Women's League
- MFA Veterans League
- MFA Schools League
The MFA Super Division is the top flight league in Mumbai. It is contested by 18 clubs and the winner qualifies for the I-League 2nd Division.
The MFA Elite Division is the second tier league in Mumbai. It is contested by 16 clubs and the winner qualifies for the MFA Super Division.
The MFA Youth League is a league for under-18 players. It is contested by 32 clubs and the winner qualifies for the All India Football Federation Youth League.
The MFA Women's League is a league for women's teams. It is contested by 12 clubs.
The MFA Veterans League is a league for over-35 players. It is contested by 16 clubs.
The MFA Schools League is a league for school teams. It is contested by 64 schools.
Sources
- Mumbai Football Association (Wikipedia)
- Mumbai Football Association (Facebook)
- Mumbai Football League (Wikipedia)
