I-LEAGUE Media Team

NEW DELHI: LoneStar Kashmir FC take on Aizawl FC in the opening encounter of the Second Division League on March 29, at the SSB Ranidanga Stadium in Siliguri.

The colts, led by Head Coach Hilal Rasool have been training at the MAM Stadium in Jammu, as well as the BFS Ground in Siliguri, for the tournament preparations.

The team had played a few practice matches at base ground with state teams and clubs and in Siliguri with centre BSF Football team.

Mr. Iftikhar A. Lone is the owner and Chairman of the Club, while Mr. N A Khan, Former President JKFA is the Executive Director, and Majid Yousuf is the General Manager of the Club.

The current Head Coach of the Team, Hilal Rasool, is an AFC ‘A’ License Coach.

The Club have also appointed a good panel of Assistant Coaches for various age-group teams and youth development programmes.

The top 22 players from J&K State are contracted with the Club and they are involved in full preparation for making their debut in the Second Division League.

“The team is working very hard and looks in a good shape. The idea is to provide platform to the youth of our State. As LKFC are looking to making their debut in the national stage, we look forward for a decent appearance by our boys throughout the competition,” said Majid, the Manager of the Club.