Former I-League champions, Aizawl FC face Mohun Bagan in the 2019-20 season opener on November 30, at the Rajiv Gandhi Stadium. This will be the season opener at 2:00 PM IST. Meanwhile, it will be followed by Gokulam Kerala vs NEROCA FC at the EMS Corporation Stadium, 7:00 PM IST.
Led by Stanley Rozario, Aizawl FC will be hoping to build some momentum to the new season. The club has managed to retain its core players for the new season, with Liberian Alfred Jaryan still in the team. Also, Ugandan Richard Kasagga adds physicality to the side, with midfielders David Isac, William Lalnunfella adding versatility.
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Meanwhile, Mohun Bagan have a new head coach in the guise of Kibu Vicuna. His tactics are of the Spanish philosophy and proved to be successful in the preseason. New foreign faces like Daniel Cyris, Joseba Beitia and Fran Morante adds that extra flair to the Kolkata outfit.
Other than their terrific Durand Cup victory, Gokulam Kerala also reached the semifinals in the prestigious Sheikh Kamal International Club Cup in Bangladesh. This season could be special for the South Indian side, which finished seventh and tenth in their first two campaigns. Other than signing new players like Sebastian Thangmuansang and Malemngamba Meitei, the club has also reappointed Fernando Santiago Varela as head coach. Meanwhile, Ugandan Henry Kisekka has also returned.
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Meanwhile, NEROCA's Gift Raikhan will be expecting another good season for the club. Having bought in goalkeeper Marvin Devon Phillip and defender Taryk Sampson, Raikhan will hope that the departures of Katsumi Yusa and Singham Singh doesn't affect the club's ambitions.
When is the I-League 2019-20 match between Aizawl FC Vs Mohun Bagan, Gokulam Kerala Vs NEROCA FC?
I-League 2019-20's Aizawl FC Vs Mohun Bagan is at the Rajiv Gandhi Stadium, on November 30, 2:00 PM IST. Gokulam Kerala Vs NEROCA FC is at 7:00 PM IST, in the EMS Corporation Stadium.
Where to watch and live stream the I-League 2019-20 matches Between Aizawl FC Vs Mohun Bagan, Gokulam Kerala Vs NEROCA FC?
I-League 2019-20's Gokulam Kerala Vs NEROCA FC, Aizawl FC Vs Mohun Bagan will be broadcasted and live streamed by DSport.
