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Real Kashmir FC face Nagaland United SC in opener as Indian Football League returns with full season at the TRC Stadium in Srinagar on Thursday. Photo credit: IFL Image Source: IANS

Real Kashmir Face Nagaland United In Opener As Indian Football League Returns With Full Season

By IANS News October 29, 2026 • 23:50 PM View: 56

Under Head Coach Ishfaq Ahmed: A historic debut and the return of a full home-and-away format will be the highlight of the 2026-27 season of the Indian Football League (IFL), which kicks off on Friday with Real Kashmir FC welcoming debutants Nagaland United SC in the season opener at the TRC Stadium in Srinagar.

Real Kashmir endured a challenging start to the 2025/26 season, finishing the initial league phase in the lower half of the standings and being drawn into the relegation phase. However, the Snow Leopards responded impressively at the right time, securing their place in the league for another season.