AIFF Reveals Groups for Kalinga Super Cup 2024 in Odisha
The All India Football Federation announces the groups for the fourth Kalinga Super Cup to be held in Odisha.
JAMSHEDPUR – The All India Football Federation has announced the draw for the fourth Kalinga Super Cup, scheduled to take place in Odisha from January 9 to 28.
Jamshedpur FC finds itself in Group B alongside Kerala Blasters FC, Northeast United FC, and an I-League team yet to be determined.
This event will coincide with a pause in the ISL for the AFC Asian Cup in January 2024.
The tournament features a robust lineup of all twelve ISL and four I-League clubs, advancing into a knockout phase.
Sixteen teams are divided into four groups to compete in the 2024 edition of the Kalinga Super Cup.
Odisha will host all matches across two venues, offering a grand stage for this footballing event.
The selection process for the I-League team in Group B involves five confirmed I-League teams: Gokulam Kerala FC, Sreenidi Deccan FC, Shillong Lajong FC, Inter Kashi, and Rajasthan United FC.
The top three teams in the I-League standings as of December 24, 2023, will directly qualify for the group stage.
The remaining two teams will face off in a single-leg qualifying playoff on January 9 to determine the fourth I-League contender.
Notably, I-League team 4, not part of the initial draw, has been automatically assigned to Group D at Position D4.
This tournament is poised to showcase a mix of emerging talent and established clubs, making it a pivotal event in the Indian football calendar.
