Uttarbanga Cup
The Uttarbanga Cup is an Indian Football Association tournament organised in North Bengal Region to scout talent from different parts of West Bengal.[1]
| Organising body | Indian Football Association (WB) |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2021 |
| Region | India (West Bengal) |
| Number of teams | 20 |
| Current champions | Murshidabad Police (1st title) |
Formation
This tournament started on 27 February 2021. Uttarbanga Cup is an initiative to develop football and scout young, talented football players in North Bengal region.[2] The plans were afoot to stage a tournament along the lines of Calcutta Football League in North Bengal was announced by Joydeep Mukherjee, the Honorary Secretary of IFA, when he visited Siliguri in the closing stages of 2020.[3][4]
Results
| Year | Winners | Score | Runners-up | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Murshidabad Police FC | 3–2 | Georgian FC, Kalimpong |
References
- "IFA launches North Bengal league". Voice Of Indian Sports. 13 January 2021. Retrieved 28 May 2021.
- "All systems go : Uttarbanga Cup ready to take off". IFAWB. 22 February 2021. Retrieved 28 May 2021.
- "উত্তরবঙ্গ কাপ শুরু হল আজ থেকে আলিপুরদুয়ারে". খবর সময়ে. 28 February 2021. Retrieved 29 May 2021.
- "IFA Reveal Plan to Develop Football in North Bengal". IFN. 12 January 2021.
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