2022–23 Santosh Trophy
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The 2022–23 Santosh Trophy was the 76th edition of the Santosh Trophy, the premier competition in India for senior men's football teams representing their respective states/union territories and government institutions.
Quick Facts Senior Men's National Football Championship, Tournament details ...
Senior Men's National Football Championship | |
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Tournament details | |
Country | India |
Venue(s) | India (Group stage & Final round) Saudi Arabia (Knockouts) |
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Teams | 36 |
Final positions | |
Champions | Karnataka (5th title) |
Runner-up | Meghalaya |
Tournament statistics | |
Matches played | 120 |
Goals scored | 416 (3.47 per match) |
Top goal scorer(s) | Naro Hari Shrestha (West Bengal) Nijo Joseph (Kerala) (9 goals) |
Best player | Robin Yadav (Karnataka) |
Best goalkeeper | Rajat Paul Lyngdoh (Meghalaya) |
All statistics correct as of 19 February 2023. | |
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Contrary to the recent seasons, this edition onwards the AIFF adopted a new format for the tournament that saw the removal of the qualification stage, thereby allowing all the state teams to participate in the group stage.[1] This move taken in a way for promoting the sport in every region of the country. On 6 October 2022, the AIFF signed a MoU with the SAFF, which included an agreement to host the semi-finals, the 3rd place decider & the final in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.[2]