I would root for RUFC, teams like Kenkre should not be allowed in iLeague. We have one family team already in the form of Churchill Brothers, why do we need another? Kenkre would never add value to i-league, no fan base, wont ever have a fan base, not enough money to actually build infrastructure or a good academy.
Kenkre Football academy is one of the best academy in Mumbai,which has students coming from suburbs like Thane,Ambernath,New Mumbai,Virar ,Kalyan ,Dombivili and even other parts of Maharashtra. Mumbai do has an Isl team, but as of now only Reynier and Bheke are local players. Mumbai FC used to have decent participation of Mumbai based players. A person playing in Kenkre academy is seen with respect in football scene within Mumbai and neighboring suburbs. If India was a footballing nation we would have around 5 to 6 teams playing in top ,first and second division given the talent and participation people have in Mumbai and its suburbs.But there is no such mass level scouting and support as good teams in Mumbai level district league crash out without perfect growth strategy,Players then settle for PSU teams/ Corporate teams or leave football.Politicians,Movie stars and their heir play football only when there is credit or footage to be taken,it is never about the game, it is always about the people with fame and media management. Infact,there should be more Kenkre and teams with local name that connects us with team so that people connect with it,for example Mohun Bagan or East Bengal has a connect with Kolkata people. Kenkre qualifying for first division will revive local Mumbai scene and Rajasthan qualifying will breach the Central India.
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So it's a knockout match between Rajasthan United and Kenkre coming up next with RUFC qualifying if it's a draw.
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