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FC Kolhapur City

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Kolhapur City
Full nameFootball Club Kolhapur City
Founded2018; 6 years ago (2018)
GroundRajarshi Shahu Stadium
Capacity24,000
LeagueWIFA Women's Football League

Football Club Kolhapur City is an Indian professional football club based in Kolhapur, Maharashtra, that competes in both the Indian Women's League and WIFA Women's Football League, the top tier national and regional leagues respectively, of women's football in India.[1][2] They registered their first win in IWL 2019–20 against Baroda FA under head coach Muzamil Mahmood.[3]

History

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The club was launched in October 2018, with the aim of playing in U13, U15, and U18 national leagues.

In 2019–20 season, after winning qualifiers for Maharashtra zone, the club participated in Indian Women's League.[4]

Crest

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In the crest of FC Kolhapur City, a gaur is present, which represents strength and courage.

Stadium

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FC Kolhapur City plays their home matches in Rajarshi Shahu Stadium in Kolhapur, Maharashtra.

Journey in IWL

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Kolhapur City got their first win after defeating Baroda FA and finished 4th in group A with 4 points.[5][6]

Honours

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References

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  1. ^ PTI (17 May 2019). "IWL 2019: Bangalore United FC, FC Kolhapur City win in Hero IWL". InsideSport. Retrieved 27 December 2020.
  2. ^ "WIFA Women's Football League 2019/20: FC Kolhapur City snatch narrow win". Mumbai Live. Retrieved 2 January 2021.
  3. ^ FC Kolhapur Wins
  4. ^ Majumdar, Rounak (22 November 2019). "WIFA Women's Football League: FC Kolhapur City win big". Football Counter. Retrieved 2 January 2021.
  5. ^ "IWL 2020: FC Kolhapur City defeat Baroda Football Academy for first win, Kenkre FC inch closer to SF". Scroll.in. Retrieved 2 January 2021.
  6. ^ Sportstar, Team. "Indian Women's League: KRYPHSA beats FC Kolhapur City 1-0, maintains unbeaten run". Sportstar. Retrieved 2 January 2021.