Kolkata : Shyam Metalics Football Academy (SMFA) continues to dominate the grassroots football scene, clinching multiple prestigious titles across August and September 2025 and earning a coveted promotion to the 1st Division of the DSSA Durgapur Football League for the upcoming season.
SMFA triumphed over Durgapur Hrishi Aurobindo Pally RC in the final of the DSSA Durgapur 2nd Division Football League Championship, sealing its promotion and marking a major milestone that underscores the Academy’s growing strength and consistency.
On September 21, 2025, SMFA was crowned Champions of the Sri Sri Sarada Santan Sangha Memorial Football Tournament at Siuri, Birbhum, after a resounding 3–0 victory over SBSTC Recreation Club, Durgapur. The team’s outstanding performance was further recognized with several individual honours:
Man of the Final: Sachin Bauri
Best Goalkeeper: Rohit Kora
Player of the Tournament: Bibek Bauri
Best Defender: Biswajeet Kisku
At the Bankim Chandra Memorial Gold Cup (Ukhra), SMFA lifted another championship title on September 14, 2025, defeating Dakshinkhanda Sports Association 1–0.
Samir Soren netted the winning goal, while Abhishek Limbu was named Man of the Match and Bhima Kumar Pahan received the Man of the Tournament award. The final was graced by former Indian footballer Dippendu Biswas, adding prestige to the occasion.
Earlier, on August 21, 2025, SMFA was crowned Champions of the 62nd Sri Sri Satyananda Memorial Shield Football Tournament at Dubrajpur, Birbhum, edging out a star-studded JISU XI — featuring top professionals and foreign players — in a thrilling 1–0 victory. Kartik Hansda was adjudged Man of the Final for scoring the decisive goal.
These victories capped a remarkable run where SMFA showcased remarkable depth, resilience, and consistency — competing in multiple tournaments simultaneously and emerging victorious across all.
“This is a proud moment for the entire state of West Bengal,” said Mr. S.K. Maity, Plant Head, Shyam Metalics, Jamuria Unit. “Our boys have proven that local talent can shine against the best. Grassroots football in Bengal is thriving, and we are committed to taking it to the next level.”
“These victories reaffirm our belief that investing in grassroots football can shape the next generation of professional players for India,” added Mr. Maity. “We will continue to provide world-class training and exposure to ensure these youngsters reach the highest levels of Indian football.”
About Shyam Metalics Football Academy (SMFA)
Established in 2018, Shyam Metalics Football Academy was founded to identify and nurture young football talent across Eastern India. With a fully residential setup since 2023, the Academy provides holistic training, education, and career development opportunities to 60 budding footballers, strengthening India’s grassroots football ecosystem.
Currently, 41 players from SMFA are representing various divisions of the Calcutta Football League (CFL).
