I-League: Gokulam FC will be renamed as Malabar FC
The bid evaluation committee
of the All India Football Federation (AIFF), on Wednesday, cleared the decks
for the inclusion of a new team from Kerala in the I-League.
Gokulam FC will play in I-league 2017-18 season
Gokulam FC will play in I-league 2017-18 season
However, the team, Gokulam
FC, will now be known as Malabar FC since the marketing agents of the AIFF did
not approve the earlier name of the club.
"An official of AIFF's
marketing agents joined the discussion on Skype. They wanted the name to be
changed. The club has agreed. They have also agreed to play their home matches
in Kozhikode," a federation official said.
Bengaluru FC on signed Venezuelan striker Miku
Bengaluru FC on signed Venezuelan striker Miku
The Kerala side are the
second new team in the I-League this season.
The AIFF has decided to play
the India under-17 side for the upcoming World Cup in the league.
However, some footballers
from the under-20 team will also join the squad.
Kerala Blasters have left for Spain to continue their pre-season training
Kerala Blasters have left for Spain to continue their pre-season training