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The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has issued a notice to invite bids for new clubs for the I-League across leading dailies of the nation.
Bids are invited from prospective team owners in respect of cities – Bengaluru, Mumbai, New Delhi, Ranchi, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Bhopal, Lucknow, Ahmedabad, Malappuram and Trivandrum, among others.
Under this invitation to tender, the winning bidders will be granted the right to own and operate a new club which will compete in I-League in each year from 2017 onwards and will have the opportunity (if applicable and subject to qualification) to compete in the AFC (Asian Football Confederation’s) club competitions.
“We are looking forward to welcoming vibrant outfits in I-League. The new entrants will surely bring newer challenges and fresh football dynamics which would provide more competitiveness and thrill to the league”, said I-League CEO Sunando Dhar.
The tender notice can be found on the following link: http://epaperbeta.timesofindia.com/Gallery.aspx?id=21_07_2017_022_001&type=A&eid=31808
Since there is no restriction on the cities from which a club can apply , I think Mohammedan Sporting should apply for a direct entry to the I-League. This season Mohammedan Sporting has formed a good team and so their entry to I-League would surely enhance the competitiveness of the I-League.