Sikkim: AIFF bars foreign players from city, state and district leagues starting June 1
First Published: 27th April, 2023 16:59 IST
The decision was taken to ensure that local talents and individuals are not deprived of opportunities in the football loving state
By Prakash Adhikari
The All India Football Federation (AIFF) had announced that foreign players, both men and women, would no longer be allowed to participate in city, district, and state leagues, starting June 1.
This decision could rake up a debate and many might say that such a move would downgrade the quality of football, it should also be kept in mind, that the restriction will now give a lot of opportunities to local talents and individuals, to emerge and stand out in their team, something that was earlier only achieved by top-class foreign players.
These foreign players can be very beneficial for the team, but they seldom contribute to the overall development of football in the country. Now with their departure, the Indian players have a chance to express themselves on the pitch in a more reformed manner, and attract some of the footballing powerhouses in India, the AIFF said.
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