Wikipedia - Andhra Pradesh football team
The Andhra Pradesh football team is an Indian football team representing Andhra Pradesh in Indian state football competitions including the Santosh Trophy.
History
The team has appeared in the Santosh Trophy finals twice, winning the trophy once. Prior to 1959, the team competed as Andhra football team. The Hyderabad Football Association merged with the Andhra Football Association to establish the combined team.
They have failed to qualify for the final rounds of 69th Santosh Trophy (2015).
The Andhra Pradesh Football Association (APFA) is the governing body responsible for promoting and developing soccer in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India. The APFA oversees the organization of local leagues, tournaments, and youth development programs to nurture talented players and enhance the sport's popularity in the region. While Andhra Pradesh does not have a national-level team competing independently in major international tournaments, the APFA plays a crucial role in fostering grassroots football and contributing to the broader Indian football ecosystem. The association aims to elevate the standard of soccer in Andhra Pradesh and produce players who can represent the state and India at higher levels.