Srinagar, Nov 06 (KNO): Real Kashmir Football Club (RKFC) will take on Sreenidi Deccan FC in an Indian Football League (IFL) encounter at the TRC Ground in Srinagar on Saturday.
The match is scheduled to kick off at 6:30 pm under floodlights.
Ahead of the clash, RKFC head coach Ishfaq Ahmad expressed confidence in his team's preparations, describing Sreenidi Deccan as a strong opponent with a well-balanced squad, as per a statement issued to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO).
Addressing a pre-match press conference, Ishfaq said Sreenidi Deccan had recruited well this season and had a new coach with considerable experience in Indian football. "They have recruited a good squad this season. We are ready to take them on. If we stick to our plan, I hope we will get a positive result," he said.
Referring to the team's previous outing, Ishfaq said ups and downs were part of football, expressing hope for a favourable result in the upcoming match. "This is a new game, and I hope we will get a favourable result in this match," he said.
He also appealed to supporters to turn up in large numbers and back the home team.
RKFC player Marcus Joseph said the team had been training extensively and working on new tactics ahead of the encounter. "We are fully prepared to play this game," he said, urging people to come forward and support the local team.
RKFC management said necessary arrangements had been made for the match with the support of the administration, particularly the J&K Sports Council, J&K Police and other concerned departments.
RKFC, owned by Arshad Nizam Shawl, is the only club from Jammu and Kashmir competing in the Indian Football League and has a squad comprising local, national and international players—(KNO)