Tag Archives: I-League

Shillong Lajong FC return to I-League after four years!

Shillong Lajong FC have been confirmed as the first team to win promotion to the 2023-24 I-League from the ongoing 2nd Division League season. The Meghalaya side edged FC Bengaluru United 2-1 at the SSA Stadium in Shillong on Sunday, May 21 to take their Final Round tally to seven …

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AIFF invites bids for new clubs to join I-League 2023-24 season onwards!

The All India Football Federation has issued an invite to accept bids for new clubs to join the I-League from 2023-24 season onwards. Under the Vision 2047 plan unfolded by the AIFF earlier this year, the federation plans to increase the number of teams in the I-League in a triple-tier …

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AIFF League Committee meets virtually; discusses I-League bidding criteria!

The League Committee of the All India Football Federation met via video conferencing on Monday, May 1 with Lalnghinglova Hmar chairing the meet. Present along with Mr Hmar in the League Committee meeting were Secretary General Dr Shaji Prabhakaran, and Committee Members M. Satyanarayan, Arif Ali, Dr Kiran Chougule, Amit …

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I-League winner Khaimin Lhungdim yet to impress mother!

How many trophies must a footballer win, before he gains recognition from his loved ones? The answer may not exactly be blowing in the wind for RoundGlass Punjab’s Khaimin Lhungdim. The 22-year-old I-League champion has fought against the odds, without much support, and has made it as a professional footballer. …

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RoundGlass Punjab FC’s Ganesh Dalui: From fish seller to champion team’s masseur!

Standing at the sidelines on the field of play, he watched the man in front of him with stunning disbelief, shell-shocked by his own good fortune. Ganesh Dalui could not believe that only a few feet away from him was the biggest star of Indian football, the legend of Bengaluru …

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Ramhlunchhunga: Sreenidi Deccan FC’s standout super sub!

With two goals and six assists, Ramhlunchhunga was Sreenidi Deccan FC’s third-highest goal contributor in the I-League this season only behind David Castaneda and Faysal Shayesteh. Impressively, the 21-year-old only played 1,039 minutes, mostly being used as an impact substitute by coach Carlos Vaz Pinto. Ramhlunchhunga featured in all 22 …

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Watching International football in Imphal inspires NEROCA’s Rakesh Meitei!

The Indian Super League and the I-League clubs converge in Kerala, where the Super Cup will be held, as we come towards the closing months of the Indian Football season. The Super Cup presents an opportunity for those in the I-League to show their mettle against the bigger outfits of …

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AIFF starts Club Licensing process for 2023-24 season!

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has distributed the Club Licensing Application Pack (CLAP) to all clubs that are eligible to undergo the Indian Club Licensing process for the 2023-24 season. All clubs will have to confirm their intention to undergo the Indian Club Licensing process for the upcoming season …

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