Mohun Bagan Super Giant clinched the Reliance Foundation Development League (RFDL) 2024-25 title after sailing past Classic Football Academy 3-0 in the final, held at the Reliance Corporate Park in Mumbai on Monday
The squad includes first-team regulars like Tekcham Abhishek Singh, Ricky Shabong, Manglenthang Kipgen and Nitesh Darjee along with youngsters like Singamayum Shami, Muhammed Suhail F, Pramveer and Likambam Rakesh Meitei who made their senior debuts this season and reserve goalkeeper Ayush D
Despite a valiant effort by the young Gaurs, the draw was not enough to secure a spot in the quarter-finals, with Lajong progressing on goal difference.
Punjab FC thus lifted the RFDL trophy to bring a happy end to their unbelievable run in this tournament where they remained unbeaten in the 16 matches that they contested across the Regional Qualifiers, National Group Stage, and the National Championship. They won 14 games and drew only twic
The match rounded off 2-2 in regulation time and Muthoot FA triumphed over the Blues in the penalty shootouts to finish their run in the RFDL this season in the third spot
Former Indian football captain Subrata Pal lauded the RFDL for its pivotal role in nurturing budding talents and elevating the standard of play across the league. Pal highlighted the league's progressive growth over the years, attributing it to increased participation from diverse teams and
The seasoned defender appreciated the seamless transition of young players from youth to senior level football, attributing it to the high quality of competition in the RFDL.
Ivan Vukomanovic believes that the progress that a player makes from the club level to play for his country is a validation of the efforts and performances that he has delivered for the former. The tactician understands that working regularly on skill sets for the club is a part of the daily
Indian Super League coaches, including Antonio Habas, Head Coach of Mohun Bagan Super Giant (MBSG), have emphasized the crucial role played by RFDL in shaping the future of Indian football. Habas highlighted the league's impact on the scouting network, underscoring the importance of investin
Carles Cuadrat appreciated the array of opportunities and increased game-time that the Reliance Foundation Development League (RFDL) is offering young footballers across the country. Cuadrat explained that the elite youth development tournament has made the bridge between the reserve and fir
Punjab FC and Delhi FC secured their first major milestone in the Reliance Foundation Development League (RFDL) 2023 - 2024 by breaking out of the North Zone group in the Regional Qualifiers to make it to the National Group Stage of the elite youth level tournament