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Oil India Ltd. FC
File:Oil india fc logo.jpg
Full nameOil India Ltd Football Club
Founded1964; 60 years ago (1964)
GroundOil India Ground, Duliajan, Assam
Capacity10,000
Chief CoachIndia Subrata Bhattacharya
LeagueI-League 2nd Division
2008Group Stage

Oil India Football Club is an Indian Football Club from Duliajan in Assam, India. The club, established by the public sector undertaking Oil India Ltd., formerly played in the 2nd Division of the I-League.[1]

The Club

Oil India Ltd FC is promoted by the public sector giant Oil India Ltd. The club was set up in 1964 at Duliajan in upper Assam. The club is considered to be one of the top teams from the North East India.[1]

Stadium

Oil India Ltd FC has its own stadium at Duliajan, which is also the headquarters of its promoter Oil India Ltd.

Leagues

Oil India Ltd FC took part in the inaugural I-League 2nd Division, but failed to progress beyond the group stage. It also plays in the Dibrugarh District Football League. The club is the current winner of Assam Club Football Championship.[1]

The club is coached by Subrata Bhattacharya.

Club Honors

  • Winner of Kalinga Cup Football Tournament held at Cuttack: 2006
  • Winner of Petroleum Sports Promotion Board Inter Unit football meet: 2006
  • Winner of Assam Club Football Championship: 2007
  • Semi Finalist in Bordoloi Trophy: 2007
  • Independence Cup: Thrice Winner[1]

Sponsors

Promoters: Oil India Ltd.

References