Karbi Anglong Morning Star FC

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Karbi Anglong Morning Star
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Full nameKarbi Anglong Morning Star Football Club
Nickname(s)The Blue Giant
The Morning Star
Short nameKAMS
Founded8 November 2008;15 years ago (2008-11-08)(as Morning Star FC)
Ground KASA Stadium
Capacity9,000
PresidentSengkan Ronghang
Head coachPremjit Soraisham
League I-League 3
Assam State Premier League

Karbi Anglong Morning Star Football Club is an Indian professional football club based in Diphu, Assam that competes in the I-League 3 and the Assam State Premier League. [1] [2] [3] Karbi Anglong Morning Star represents two districts of Assam, consisting of Karbi Anglong and West Karbi Anglong. [4] [5] [6]

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History

The club was founded in 2008 with the vision of elevating the standard of football in the region and providing a platform for local talent. The club's inception was driven by a group of passionate football enthusiasts and local sports officials who recognized the need for a professional football identity in Karbi Anglong. In its initial years, the club focused on building a competitive squad and fostering local talent, participating in various regional competitions. [7] [8]

Stadium

Karbi Anglong Morning Star FC plays its home matches at the KASA Stadium in Diphu, which boasts a capacity of 9,000 spectators. The stadium is equipped with modern facilities and serves as a focal point for sports and community events in the region. [9]

Honours

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