Jamshedpur to host Under-20 I-League

The All India Football Federation has allotted Jamshedpur the right to host this seasons Under-20 I-League tournament, which is set to kick-off from March 6.

The officials from the Jharkhand Football Association and the Tata Steel Sports department met on Monday to discuss organisational matters for the national level youth tournament.

Earlier in the season in September 2012, Jamshedpur had been co-hosts of the Federation Cup, but monsoonal rains caused major organisational problems.

Though not confirmed, but this seasons Under-20 I-League could be a 16 team affair with the Pune FC Juniors the defending champions of the Under-20 I-League which is set to be played at the JRD Tata Sports Complex and the Gopal Maidan.