The Shift in Power In a landmark move for the domestic game, the AIFF has officially approved the rebranding of the I-League to the Indian Football League (IFL). Starting February 21, the second-tier competition will not just have a new name, but a new structure where clubs are majority stakeholders in the league’s operations—a model inspired by the English Premier League.
Participating Teams for the Inaugural IFL Season: | Club | City | | :— | :— | | Gokulam Kerala | Kozhikode | | Sreenidi Deccan | Hyderabad | | Real Kashmir | Srinagar | | Diamond Harbour | Kolkata | | Dempo SC | Goa |
The move aims to bring more commercial viability to the “heartland” clubs of Indian football, providing them with a more robust platform for promotion to the top flight.
