AFC names I-League for best developing football league

NEW DELHI: The Asian Football Confederation has shortlisted the I-League among the top three nominations for the SPIA Award in the ‘Best Developing Football League of the Year’ category. The SPIA Conference and Awards Gala will take place on November 19 and 20 in Bangkok. The I-League is the premier league in the country and the next edition will be played among 11 clubs, the champions of which get a slot for AFC Champions League qualifier. The 2018-19 edition of the Hero I-League kicks off on October 26. (PTI)