Will a Kerala team participate in Federation cup?
With Kerala being the hosts for the next Federation Cup, the big question is will a Kerala team get to participate?
With no team in the fray for I-league and no team reaching the final stages of I-league second division last time around, technically there is no place for any Kerala team in the Federation Cup.
If Malayalam media reports are to go by, Kerala FA will be placing a request to AIFF to include a Kerala team for Federation Cup. Kerala Police, SBT and Eagles FC are the names that are being touted. AIFF’s indifference towards departmental clubs means, if a slot is allowed, Eagles FC has a fair chance to make it.
Manjeri, in Malappuram district would be the venue if the ongoing stadium construction gets completed by the time of the championship.