Founded | 2011 |
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League | EFLI |
Based in | Delhi, Capital Territory, India |
Stadium | Defenders Stadium, 1,000 capacity |
Colors | Royal Blue, Gold, Black |
Head coach | Adesh Kumar |
Website | delhidefenders.in |
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