*RKFC currently stands at 3rd place in tally
Excelsior Sports Correspondent
SRINAGAR, Apr 5: Real Kashmir Football Club (RKFC) will play its last away game of the 2023-24 I League season against Tiddim Road Athletic Union (TRAU) FC tomorrow at Kalyani Stadium, West Bengal. RKFC, currently in 3rd place in the standings, has 40 points from 22 matches, including 11 wins, seven draws and four losses.
Head coach of RKFC Ishfaq Ahmad said that TRAU is a difficult team to play against. “This is our final away game this Saturday. Although defeating TRAU will be challenging, I am sure that our boys will play well and get the desired outcome, Ishfaq remarked.
RKFC player Dion Menezes expressed his satisfaction with being part of RKFC this season. “It’s been a great experience being part of the team. We will strive to finish in the top three,” he added.
RKFC will play its last home match on April 13 at TRC Srinagar. Mohammedan SC is expected to remain at the top of the points table this year, while RKFC may finish 2nd or 3rd among the 13 teams participating from across the country.
Guided by local head coach Ishfaq Ahmad, the team primarily consists of Kashmiri players in the current season. RKFC stands as the sole club from J&K participating in the I-League.
Founded in 2016 by late Sandeep Chatoo, RKFC has become a crucial platform for nurturing youth talent in the valley. Through its unwavering commitment, RKFC has provided the youth of J&K with opportunities to play in the nation’s top football leagues.”
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