The Madhya Pradesh Football Association (MPFA) has announced the formation of the State Football Players Association (SFPA) in compliance with the National Sports Governance Act, 2025 (NSGA 2025) and the National Sports Governance (National Sports Bodies) Rules, 2026.
The SFPA will serve as the official representative body of football players across Madhya Pradesh and will play a significant role in the governance of football within the state.
Why is SFPA Being Formed?
As mandated under the National Sports Governance Act, 2025, every recognized sports association is required to establish an Athletes Committee.
Accordingly, MPFA is constituting the State Football Players Association (SFPA), which will:
- Represent football players across Madhya Pradesh.
- Elect two representatives to the MPFA Executive Committee.
- Ensure that at least one elected representative is a woman.
- Function in accordance with the NSGA 2025, MPFA Statutes, AIFF Statutes, and FIFA/AFC Statutes.
Representation in MPFA Constitution 2026
Executive Committee
- Two representatives elected by SFPA.
- At least one representative must be a woman.
- Two Sportspersons of Outstanding Merit (SOM).
- At least one SOM must be a woman.
General Council
- Minimum four Sportspersons of Outstanding Merit (SOM).
- At least two women representatives.
Who Can Become a Member of SFPA?
Eligibility Criteria
- Age: 25 to 70 years.
- Sports Status: Active or retired football player.
- Representation: Must have represented MPFA in an official men’s or women’s competition at least once.
- Affiliation: Registered with an affiliated District Football Association (DFA).
- Disciplinary Status: Must not be serving any suspension or ban.
- Criminal Record: Must not have been convicted of any criminal offence.
Note: Retired football players recognized as Sportspersons of Outstanding Merit (SOM) are also eligible.
Who is Not Eligible?
- Current office bearers of District Football Associations (DFAs).
- Office and support staff.
- Referees.
- Player agents.
- Anyone having a conflict of interest.
Documents Required
Age Proof (Any One)
- Aadhaar Card
- Passport
- Birth Certificate
- 10th Pass Certificate (with Date of Birth)
Performance Proof
- MPFA Selection Letter
- Participation Certificate
- Accreditation Card
Additional Document
- Self-declaration of retirement (where applicable)
Formation of Electoral Roll
- MPFA will prepare a list of eligible players and Sportspersons of Outstanding Merit (SOM) from affiliated District Football Associations.
- The list will be verified by MPFA.
- The verified list will be submitted to the National Sports Election Panel (NSEP).
- NSEP will oversee the election process to ensure free and fair elections.
Constitution of the SFPA Committee
Committee Structure
- Chairman
- Deputy Chairman (at least one woman)
- Secretary
- Treasurer (at least one woman)
Tenure
- Four-year term.
- Maximum three terms (12 years) during a lifetime.
The SFPA Committee shall frame its rules and regulations, which will be submitted to MPFA for ratification.
Registration Process
Eligible active and retired footballers are requested to register themselves as members of the State Football Players Association.
Registration Options
- Complete the official Google Registration Form.
- Email the duly filled and signed application.
- Submit the application by post.
Registration Deadline
31 August 2026
Registration Links
Google Registration Form:
https://forms.gle/39VLgYYDYQUmoF8K8
Application Form:
https://forms.gle/k5RkU6wa9mZH6oSp9
Contact Information
Email:
MPFA@the-AIFF.com
Postal Address:
Hon. Secretary
Madhya Pradesh Football Association (MPFA)
Wright Town Stadium,
Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh
MPFA Office Bearers
President
Shri G. K. Shrivastava
14, Comfort Bungalow,
Behind Janki Nagar,
Chuna Bhatti, Kolar Road,
Bhopal
Phone: 0755-2424149
Working President
Prof. Alok Chansoria
Chansoria Compound,
Sadar Cantt,
Jabalpur
Mobile: 9425150888
Hon. Secretary
Shri Amit Ranjan Deb
Wright Town Stadium,
Jabalpur
Mobile: 9425862511, 7974045366
Email: mpfa@the-aiff.com
Public Notice
All affiliated District Football Associations (DFAs) are requested to give this notification wide publicity among registered clubs, active footballers, retired footballers, and eligible Sportspersons of Outstanding Merit (SOM) through all available communication channels.
Eligible footballers are encouraged to complete their registration before 31 August 2026.