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| Full name | Chandigarh football team | ||
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| Ground | Various | ||
| Owner | Chandigarh Football Association | ||
| Head coach | Sanjeev Kumar Maria | ||
| League | Santosh Trophy | ||
| 2023–24 | Group stage | ||
The Chandigarh football team is an Indian football team representing Chandigarh in Indian state football competitions including the Santosh Trophy. [1]
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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