Fixtures for Super Cup out; Kerala Blasters in Group D, Gokulam in Group C
Kerala Blasters and Gokulam Kerala are the two clubs from Kerala competing in the Super Cup.
Kerala Blasters and Gokulam Kerala are the two clubs from Kerala competing in the Super Cup.
Kerala Blasters and Gokulam Kerala are the two clubs from Kerala competing in the Super Cup.
Kerala Blasters were drawn into Group D alongside Mumbai City FC, Hyderabad FC and Rajasthan United FC in the season-opening Super Cup to be held in Goa next month.
The Super Cup, featuring teams from the Indian Super League (ISL) and the I-League, is the main domestic club competition in Indian men's football.
Kozhikode-based I-League side Gokulam Kerala is the second Kerala club in the competition. Gokulam are drawn into Group C with Bengaluru FC, Mohammedan Sporting and Punjab FC.
With the ISL season yet to begin due to a standoff between the All India Football Federation and its commercial partner, Football Sports Development Limited of Reliance, the Super Cup will be the first event that offers a platform for the players to gain match fitness.
The Blasters are likely to approach the Cup event with their domestic players. Spaniard David Catala is the head coach of the Blasters, who are in search of their maiden trophy.
The Blasters' first match in the Super Cup is against Rajasthan United at the Bambolim Stadium on October 30, followed by Hyderabad (November 3) at the same venue. The Blasters will wrap up their group commitments against Mumbai on November 6 at the Fatorda Stadium.
Group A comprises Mohun Bagan Super Giant, Chennaiyin FC, East Bengal and Real Kashmir, while Group B has FC Goa, Jamshedpur FC, NorthEast United and Inter Kashi.