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| Full name | Football Club Kochi | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Founded | 1990 | ||
| Dissolved | 2004 | ||
| Ground | Jawaharlal Nehru International Stadium, Kochi | ||
| Capacity | 60,000(then) | ||
| Website | Club website | ||
F.C Kochin was a football club based in Kochi, Kerala, India.It was the first professional football club in India. In the 1990s, it was the only Kerala football club in the National Football League. FC Kochin played at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Kaloor, Kochi.
Ground Name: Jawaharlal Nehru International Stadium also known as Kaloor Stadium.
FC Kochin had contributed substantially to the advancement of Kerala football within its short span. [1] [2] The most prestigious achievement for FC Kochin was winning the Durand Cup in New Delhi in 1997. FC Kochin had also put up a consistent performance in the National Football League till relegation in 2002.
| Period | Kit Manufacturer | Shirt Sponsor |
|---|---|---|
| 1998–2002 | Reebok | Kalyani Black Label |
With reduced sponsorship money after declining performance, and with Indian Football Federation failing to pay the dues to the club, it faced a financial crunch. [3] Unpaid salaries and exodus of good players led to a low performance of the club in the top league. The club finished at 11th position in 2001–02 season and got relegated to Second Division. The club played Second Division twice, but failed to get promoted to Premier Division. The club could never resurrect itself after that. [4] [5]
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