Srinagar, Jan 13: After a gap of over a month, the I-League matches are once again being played in Kashmir, with Real Kashmir Football Club (RKFC) set to face Sreenidi Deccan FC on Tuesday at the TRC Ground in Srinagar.
The RKFC last played on their home ground on December 9, after which the team competed in three matches across various parts of the country.
Now, the team is excited to return to their home turf and take on Sreenidi Deccan FC on Tuesday.
Addressing a pre-match press conference on Monday, RKFC head coach Ishfaq Ahmad expressed enthusiasm about playing in front of the home crowd.
“Fans are our strength. We hope people will come in large numbers to support their home team. We aim not to disappoint them,” he said.
Regarding the upcoming match, he stated that the team is prepared to face Sreenidi Deccan FC.
“Sreenidi Deccan is a strong team. Although we didn’t get much time to prepare as we returned to Kashmir just a day ago, adapting to the colder weather is a challenge. However, as professional footballers, we must face and overcome these challenges,” he said.
When asked about the team’s struggles in the recent away matches, he explained, “Unfortunately, we lost two matches, and one ended in a draw. We dominated these games but couldn’t convert our chances into goals.”
RKFC player Lalram Sanga also spoke to the media, expressing his excitement about being part of the team.
RKFC is the only club from Jammu and Kashmir participating in the I-League and is owned by Arshad Shawl.
Sreenidi Deccan FC assistant coach Ishant Singh and player Mohammad Sajid Dhot also addressed the press.