AIFF initiates the process incorporating new teams directly into I-League

With an aim to induct a minimum of two new clubs as part of the I-League, the All India Football Federation is conducting an Open House Meeting for interested agencies to discuss and solicit suggestions prior to finalising the Request for Proposal for formally inviting the bids.

The meeting is scheduled on March 5, 2013 from 3 PM at the AIFF Football House, Dwarka in New Delhi.

The winning bidders shall be granted the right to own and operate a new Football Club for competing in I-League from the 2013/14 season onwards and may also have the opportunity (if applicable and subject to qualification) to compete in the Asian Football Confederation organised continental competitions.