Indian Football League | RKFC to take on Chanmari FC under floodlights in Srinagar today

Srinagar, Apr 5: The Indian Football League (IFL) match between Real Kashmir Football Club (RKFC) and Chanmari Football Club is set to be played under floodlights on Monday (April 06) at TRC Ground, Srinagar.

Unlike the previous two IFL matches that kicked off at 4:00 PM, Monday’s fixture, as per a statement issued on Sunday, will begin at 6:30 PM, expecting an exciting evening encounter for football lovers between the Kashmir and Mizoram teams.

All necessary arrangements have been put in place to ensure a smooth and thrilling match experience under lights.

Owned by Arshad Shawl, RKFC has not performed up to expectations in the league so far. However, the team’s head coach Ishfaq Ahmad remains optimistic about a turnaround.

Addressing a pre-match press conference, Ishfaq said the team is mentally prepared and focused on delivering results. “We need to get the best out of this match,” he said.

Referring to the previous outing, he said that RKFC dominated proceedings but failed to capitalise on scoring opportunities. “We should have scored a couple of goals, but we missed our chances and got punished. Tactically, we were better than the opponent,” he added.

He further said the team held productive discussions and is ready for Monday’s challenge.

RKFC player Basit Ahmad also expressed confidence, stating that the team is well-prepared and determined to secure a positive result. “We have a strong side, everyone is working hard, and preparations have gone well,” he said.

Despite consistent performances, results have not gone in RKFC’s favour so far. Basit appealed to fans to come in large numbers and support the home side in this crucial clash.