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| Full name | Real Malabar Football Club |
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| Founded | 2021 |
| Ground | Kottappadi Football Stadium, Malappuram, Kerala |
| Capacity | 10,000 |
| Owner | Edex Study Abroad |
| Chairman | Ligo John |
| Manager | Mohammed Saed |
| League | Kerala Premier League |
| Website | Club website |
Real Malabar Football Club was an Indian professional football club based in Kondotty, Kerala.
Real Malabar Football Club was founded in 2021 by Mohammed Saed. [1] They started off their history by playing in the Kerala Premier League.
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