The 11-day suspension by FIFA on All India Football Federation robbed Gokulam Kerala a chance to compete in the AFC Women's Club Championship in Tashkent.
FIFA’s suspension on AIFF means Indian clubs won’t be able to participate in continental competitions. Gokulam Kerala are in Uzbekistan to participate in AFC Women's Club Championship.
The winner of the Indian Women’s League gets a chance to play in the next edition of the AFC Women's Club Championship. Gokulam Kerala are defending champions.
Representing India, Gokulam Kerala were to play against Sogdiana on August 23 and Bam Khatoon FC on August 26 in AFC Women’s Club Championship.
Gokulam Kerala had also participated AFC Women’s Club Championship last year and had finished third in the four-team event.
With FIFA suspending the All India Football Federation, there was chaos as Gokulam Kerala women's team had already reached Uzbekistan for AFC Women's Club Championship.
