Latest I-League News & Updates

Mohali, June 30 (IANS) Punjab FC have signed star midfielder and Real Kashmir FC captain Mohammad Inam on a two-year contract, with the deal set to keep the player at the club until May 31, 2028.The Jammu & Kashmir native joins the Shers from Real Kashmir FC, where he captained the side during the 2025-26 Indian Football League (IFL) season. Across two spells with the Srinagar-based outfit, Inam made 53 appearances, scoring six goals and providing two assists.Born and raised in Srinagar, Ina…

Mohali, June 20 (IANS) Punjab FC confirmed that goalkeeper Arshdeep Singh has signed a two-year contract extension, now remaining at the club until May 31, 2028.The Mahilpur-born goalkeeper signed with Punjab FC ahead of the 2025 season, adding experience and regional familiarity to the goalkeeping squad. Arshdeep is a well-known figure in Indian football, having played for various clubs in the Indian Super League (ISL) and earning a reputation as a dependable goalkeeper.Arshdeep, developed by t…

Mohali, June 18 (IANS) Indian Super League (ISL) side Punjab FC has signed a three-year contract extension with defender Khaimingthang Lhungdim ahead of the upcoming 2026-27 season.Lhungdim has been a part of the Punjab FC setup since joining from NEROCA FC ahead of the I-League 2022-23 season. Having arrived during the club’s I-League (now known as Indian Football League) campaign, the defender has been part of the club’s journey over the past four seasons. He was part of the historic I-League …

New Delhi, May 9 (IANS) Indian footballer Sumit Rathi has praised new India head coach Khalid Jamil for creating a positive atmosphere in the national team setup and increasing competition among players through a simple and clear approach. Rathi said Indian coaches understand Indian players better and highlighted it as one of Jamil’s biggest strengths since taking charge of the national team.“To be honest, Indian coaches understand Indian players better. That is a fact. That is a plus point …

Chennai, April 6 (IANS) Chennaiyin FC, unbeaten in their last three matches, will aim to earn all three points and move up the table when Indian Super League newcomers Inter Kashi visit the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on Tuesday. This fixture represents the first official encounter between the two teams. Inter was promoted to the ISL last season after winning the I-League title. Chennaiyin approaches the match following a tough draw against unbeaten FC Goa, a game they led until the 88th minute. Re…

Imphal, April 2 (IANS) Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh, on Thursday, chaired a high-level meeting with senior officials, directing them to take firm action to contain disruptive and unruly elements while ensuring secure corridors and smooth transit across the state, officials said.According to an official from the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO), the meeting was held at the Civil Secretariat, where the prevailing law and order situation was assessed and strategies were discussed to s…

Raipur, April 1 (IANS) Players from the Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Ashram have helped Chhattisgarh surge into the knockouts of the ongoing Khelo India Tribal Games (KITG) 2026, underlining the institution’s growing influence in nurturing football talent from one of the country’s most remote regions.Established in 1986 with the aim of uplifting tribal communities, the ashram, located around 250 km from state capital Raipur, has quietly built a robust ecosystem combining education and spo…

Manjeri/Aizawl, March 6 (IANS) Former champions Gokulam Kerala FC will face Namdhari Sports Academy in Indian Football League 2025-26 at the Payyanad Stadium in Manjeri, while the newly-promoted Chanmari FC meet Sreenidi Deccan FC at the Rajiv Gandhi Stadium in Aizawl.Gokulam Kerala FC, who will be playing their home games at the Payyanad Stadium in Manjeri instead of their usual EMS Corporation Stadium in Kozhikode, will hope to put on a better performance than their opening match of the season…

Bengaluru, Jan 21 (IANS) Bengaluru FC have turned to a familiar face as they announced Renedy Singh as their head coach on Wednesday ahead of a new Indian Super League (ISL) season.Following the departure of Gerard Zaragoza from the club on November 14 of last year and with the start of the Indian Super League (ISL) on February 14 this year, the Bengaluru FC outfit will continue to rely on the existing culture and dressing room atmosphere by promoting Renedy Singh to head coach.Renedy’s familiar…

Bhubaneswar, Jan 13 (IANS) Odisha FC have confirmed their participation for the delayed 2025-26 Indian Super League (ISL) season, which will commence on February 14. The club, in its statement, said it is committed to working closely with the Government of India, AIFF, and all stakeholders and supports the government’s commitment to keeping Indian football active. “After careful consideration, Odisha Football Club (OFC) confirms its participation in the upcoming season of the Indian Super League…