Karbi Anglong Morning Star Football Club is an Indian professional football club based in Diphu, Assam that competes in the I-League 3 and the Assam State Premier League.[1][2][3] Karbi Anglong Morning Star represents two districts of Assam, consisting of Karbi Anglong and West Karbi Anglong.[4][5][6]
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| Full name | Karbi Anglong Morning Star Football Club | ||
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| Nickname(s) | The Blue Giant The Morning Star | ||
| Short name | KAMS | ||
| Founded | 8 November 2008 (as Morning Star FC) | ||
| Ground | KASA Stadium | ||
| Capacity | 9,000 | ||
| President | Sengkan Ronghang | ||
| Head coach | Premjit Soraisham | ||
| League | I-League 3 Assam State Premier League | ||
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History
editThe club was founded in 2008 with the vision of elevating the standard of football in the region and providing a platform for local talent. The club's inception was driven by a group of passionate football enthusiasts and local sports officials who recognized the need for a professional football identity in Karbi Anglong. In its initial years, the club focused on building a competitive squad and fostering local talent, participating in various regional competitions.[7][8]
Stadium
editKarbi Anglong Morning Star FC plays its home matches at the KASA Stadium in Diphu, which boasts a capacity of 9,000 spectators. The stadium is equipped with modern facilities and serves as a focal point for sports and community events in the region.[9]
Honours
edit- Assam State Premier League
- Champions (2): 2015, 2023–24
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Facile win takes Diamond Harbour FC to the final of I-League 3 Play-Off | I-League". Retrieved 2 October 2024.
- ^ "Karbi Anglong Morning Star FC". www.the-aiff.com. Retrieved 12 October 2024.
- ^ "Assam State Premier League FC: Karbi Anglong Morning Star FC, Eleven Star win". Sentinel Assam. 8 November 2023. Retrieved 2 October 2024.
- ^ "KAMS FC Launches New Jersey - The Hills Times". 14 March 2023. Retrieved 7 October 2024.
- ^ "Downtown Heroes Take On Karbi Anglong In I-League 3 Playoffs". Kashmir Observer. 1 October 2024. Retrieved 2 October 2024.
- ^ "Karbi Anglong, Keinou Library & Sports victorious in I-League 3 | I-League". Retrieved 2 October 2024.
- ^ "KASA - Karbi Anglong Sports Association". www.karbianglongsportsassociation.com. Retrieved 5 October 2024.
- ^ "KAMSFC Prepares For I-League 3 In Diphu - Eastern Mirror". easternmirrornagaland.com. 14 August 2024. Retrieved 7 October 2024.
- ^ Dutta, Moumita (9 September 2024). "I-League 3 match at KASA Stadium in Diphu witness more attendance than ISL teams FC Goa and West Block Blues".