The All India Football Federation (AIFF) have opined to welcome fresh a outfit to the Hero I-League once again and have advertised in leading dailies across the nation.

The AIFF instigates the process to expand the Hero I-League by incorporating another corporate team akin to Bengaluru FC and DSK Shivajians. The AIFF have commenced to promoting corporate teams three years back while the new entrant Bengaluru FC clinched the silverware.

“Under this invitation to tender, the winning bidders will be granted the right to own and operate a new club which will compete in I-League in each year from 2016-17 onwards and will have the opportunity (if applicable and subject to qualification) to compete in the AFC (Asian Football Confederation) club competitions,” the AIFF stated in the tender notice.

“We are looking forward to welcoming a vibrant outfit in Hero I-League. Thanks to Bengaluru FC and DSK Shivajians, we have already witnessed the amount of professionalism and vigour blended into Hero I-League. The new entrants will surely bring newer challenges and fresh football dynamics which would provide more competitiveness and thrill to the league”, said Sunando Dhar, CEO, I-League.

The tender notice: