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Aizawl FC May Relocate from Mizoram After Ownership Transfer
✍️ sportstar.thehindu.com
🗓 08 Aug 2026, 10:18 AM
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Aizawl FC, the former I-League champions, are reportedly considering a move out of Mizoram following a recent ownership transfer.
Aizawl FC, the club that lifted the I‑League trophy in 2015, is facing a potential relocation after a recent change in ownership.
Sources close to the club say that the new owners are exploring options to base the team outside Mizoram, citing logistical and financial reasons. The move would be unprecedented for a club that has historically represented the northeastern state.
If the transfer goes ahead, Aizawl FC would become the first former I‑League champions to play their home matches away from their home state. The club’s fans and local authorities have expressed concerns about the impact on regional football development.
The football association has yet to confirm the decision, but the possibility has sparked debate among supporters and analysts about the future of football in Mizoram.
Sources close to the club say that the new owners are exploring options to base the team outside Mizoram, citing logistical and financial reasons. The move would be unprecedented for a club that has historically represented the northeastern state.
If the transfer goes ahead, Aizawl FC would become the first former I‑League champions to play their home matches away from their home state. The club’s fans and local authorities have expressed concerns about the impact on regional football development.
The football association has yet to confirm the decision, but the possibility has sparked debate among supporters and analysts about the future of football in Mizoram.