DBFA

DON BOSCO SA

Club History

Salesians Reach Kerala

The year 1956 marked the beginning of the Salesian mission in Kerala, with the first foundation program- a Youth Centre at Vaduthala, Kochi. The vision of Don Bosco paved a strong pathway for the young generation of Vaduthala to walk towards a promising future. Don Bosco Vaduthala, has ever since grown in splendor in this neighborhood, uniting the community in love and brotherhood. The activities of the Youth Centre transformed the local community to build on its resources, thereby contributing to its socio-economic development along with a spiritual thrust. Presently there are 10 schools, 5 colleges and 4 technical training centres in Kerala.
history

Football Wins Hearts

Don Bosco FA has a proud legacy of 65 years. In 1956, French Salesian priest Rev. Fr. Francis Geouz formed a football club by kicking the football with the children at Don Bosco Vaduthala. The Don Bosco Trophy Football Tournament was initiated in 1962 and is recognized by the Kerala Football Association as the oldest football tournament in Kerala and the second oldest in India after the Durant Cup with an enviable fan following across generations.

The tournament holds the unique record of being conducted without interruption since its inception 65 years ago. The popularity and success of the Don Bosco Trophy Football Tournament is the prime legacy that has inspired the establishment of Don Bosco FA. Gaining inspiration from this rich tradition, Rev. Fr. Josh Kanjooparambil SDB envisioned the Don Bosco Sports Academy which became a reality on 15 August 2016. Don Bosco Football Academy began functioning the same year with Under 13, Under 15 and Under 18 Categories.