Mumbai City FC will begin their Indian Super League 2023-24 campaign with back-to-back away matches. The Islanders will first travel to Guwahati for their ISL opener against Northeast United FC in Guwahati on 24 September. They will then play Odisha FC at the Kalinga stadium on September 28th.
The 2022-23 ISL shield winners will look to replicate their splendid 2022-23 campaign when they topped the table after the league stage.
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MCFC, who already have a set team, have acquired some some great additions to even strengthen their team. Following Ahmed Jahouh’s departure, the Islanders have roped in Dutch footballer Yoell van Nieff, while veteran centre-back Tiri has also joined their ranks.
Following the two away matches, MCFC will have three home matches on the trot against Kerala Blasters, Hyderabad FC and Punjab FC respectively. With the support of the home crowd behind them, the Islanders will be looking for a positive result in all of them.
The fixture list is bound to put a smile on Mumbai City head coach Des Buckingham’s face. The fixture list shows that MCFC will be facing the two giants of Kolkata football in their home turf in the fixtures released so far. The Islanders will play East Bengal FC on December 16 before facing Mohun Bagan Super Giants on December 20.
With the ISL scheduled to break to accommodate India’s participation in the 2023 AFC Asian Cup, the Islanders will play their final game before the break at home against Chennaiyin FC on Thursday, 28th December, at 8 PM.
Mumbai City FC full fixture list
Sunday, Sep 24: NorthEast United FC vs Mumbai City (8 PM | Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium, Guwahati)
Thursday, Sep 28: Odisha FC vs Mumbai City (8 PM | Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneswar)
Sunday, Oct 8: Mumbai City vs Kerala Blasters (8 PM | Mumbai Football Arena)
Saturday, Oct 28: Mumbai City vs Hyderabad FC (5:30 PM | Mumbai Football Arena)
Thursday, Nov 2: Mumbai City vs Punjab FC (8 PM | Mumbai Football Arena)
Friday, Dec 8: Bengaluru FC vs Mumbai City (8 PM | Sree Kanteerava Stadium, Bengaluru)
Tuesday, Dec 12: FC Goa vs Mumbai City (8 PM | Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Goa)
Saturday, Dec 16: Mumbai City vs East Bengal FC (8 PM | Mumbai Football Arena)
Wednesday, Dec 20: Mumbai City vs Mohun Bagan Super Giant (8 PM | Mumbai Football Arena)
Sunday, Dec 24: Kerala Blasters vs Mumbai City (8 PM | Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Kochi)
Thursday, Dec 28: Mumbai City vs Chennaiyin FC (8 PM | Mumbai Football Arena)
Mumbai City FC full squad
Ahan Prakash, Bhaskar Roy, Mohammad Nawaz, Phurba Tempa Lachenpa, Akash Mishra, Halen Nongtdu, Hmingthanmawia Ralte, Jose Luis Espinosa Arroyo, Mehtab Singh, Nathan Asher Rodrigues, Rahul Shankar Bheke, Rostyn John Griffiths, Sanjeev Stalin, Alberto Noguera Ripoll, Franklin
Nazareth, Jayesh Dilip Rane, Lalengmawia Ralte, Vinit Rai, Yoell Van Nieff, Ayush Chhikara, Bipin Singh Thounaojam, Greg Alexander James Stewart, Gurkirat Singh, Jorge Rolando Pereyra Diaz, Lallianzuala Chhangte, Seilenthang Lotjem, Vikram Partap Singh
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