Kerala state football league ?

The Kerala State Football League (KSFL) is a professional football league in the Indian state of Kerala. It is organized by the Kerala Football Association and features teams from across the state competing for the title. The league aims to promote and develop football at the grassroots level in Kerala and provide a platform for talented players to showcase their skills. The KSFL has gained popularity in recent years and has helped in raising the standard of football in the state.

Kerala Premier League

Introduction:

- The Kerala Premier League (KPL) is the top-tier football league in the Indian state of Kerala.
- Established in 2013, it is organized by the Kerala Football Association (KFA).

Format:

- Played annually from January to May.
- Features 10 teams representing various districts and clubs in Kerala.
- Teams play each other in a double round-robin format, with home and away fixtures.
- The team with the most points at the end of the season is crowned the KPL champion.

Teams (2023-24 Season):

- Gokulam Kerala FC
- Kerala United FC
- Sreenidi Deccan FC
- Real Kashmir FC
- Churchill Brothers FC
- Kenkre FC
- RoundGlass Punjab FC
- Aizawl FC
- TRAU FC
- Sudeva Delhi FC

Winners:

- Gokulam Kerala FC (2017, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022)
- FC Kerala (2013)
- Gokulam FC (2014, 2015, 2016)
- Quartz FC (2020)

Significance:

- The KPL provides a platform for aspiring footballers from Kerala to showcase their talent.
- The league has produced several players who have gone on to represent the Indian national team.
- The champion of the KPL qualifies for the Durand Cup, one of the oldest and most prestigious football tournaments in India.
- The league has played a significant role in promoting football in Kerala and nurturing local talent.