The School of Football Nagaland, in association with Dynamic Sporting FC Bangalore, conducted trials for the Residential Program 2025–26. The trials were led by French-certified coach Abedayo, Kivi Zhimomi (Founder, School of Football Nagaland), and Alemtemsu Longchar (President, School of Football Nagaland).
The trials were held in three categories — U-13, U-15, and U-17 — at 4th Mile, Diphupar Ground, Chümoukedima, on July 22 and 23, 2025.
A total of 18 players were selected from Nagaland to be part of the Residential Program. The selected players will train under Dynamic Sporting FC in Bangalore and will participate in the Karnataka State Football Association League, Double Pass Development League, and The Amateur League, among others.