Tag Archives: I-League

AIFF congratulates Minerva Punjab FC on winning the I-League!

The All India Football Federation president Praful Patel congratulated Minerva Punjab Football Club after the Chandigarh-based club were crowned Champions of the I-League. In his message Mr. Patel said, “Congratulations Minerva Punjab Football Club on winning the I-League 2017-18 and gaining a spot in the ACL Qualifiers for the next …

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Gokulam Kerala FC hold Mohun Bagan to 1-1 draw, end Mariners I-League title dream!

Gokulam Kerala FC and Mohun Bagan played out an engaging 1-1 stalemate in the I-League at the EMS Corporation Stadium in Kozhikide on Thursday, March 8. First-half goals from Dipanda Dicka and Henry Kisekka resulted in both teams sharing the spoils in a well-fought ninety minutes of football. Both sides …

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East Bengal & NEROCA play out 1-1 draw, both miss out on I-League title!

The 2017-18 I-League culminated on its final day with NEROCA FC finishing runners-up and East Bengal fourth on the table as both sides played out a 1-1 draw in at the Saltlake Stadium in Kolkata on Thursday, March 8. Felix Chidi provided the lead for the visitors in the 42nd …

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Minerva Punjab FC beat Churchill Brothers to lift I-League crown!

Minerva Punjab FC created history by becoming the first team from North India in the history of the I-League to win the crown jewel of Indian Football. William Opoku’s goal was enough to seal the title for Minerva Punjab FC who beat Churchill Brothers by a solitary goal today. This …

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Minerva Punjab FC have sensationally won the 2017/18 I-League title!

Minerva Punjab FC from Chandigarh are the new 2017/18 I-League champions following in the footsteps of last seasons champions Mizoram-based side Aizawl FC! The 2017/18 I-League title race reached its climax today, March 8 with four clubs going into the final and 18th matchday with a chance of still winning …

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AIFF launch match fixing investigation ahead of final I-League matchday!

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has issued a statement on what could be an explosive investigation it has launched ahead of the final I-League matchday tomorrow. The All India Football Federation in the statement said, “We have received a letter from Minerva Punjab Football Club highlighting an approach to …

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Mohun Bagan coach Shankarlal Chakraborty: We’re focusing on ‘Match’, not ‘Title’!

Mohun Bagan have a chance to win the I-League title on the final matchday of a stunning season of football but they will be up against giant-killers Gokulam Kerala FC at the EMS Stadium on Thursday, March 8. A few weeks ago, Minerva Punjab FC were comfortably occupying the top …

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East Bengal & NEROCA aim for win, depend on over results to win I-League!

Two of the four title contenders of the I-League 2017-18 battle it out at the majestic Saltlake Stadium in Kolkata on the final day of the I-League campaign. East Bengal will host NEROCA FC in what promises to be a lip-smacking contest on Thursday, March 8. The Red & Golds …

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