Chitfund scam hit IFA Shield tournament

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Press Trust of India Kolkata
Last Updated : Jan 14 2014 | 10:17 PM IST
Financial crisis in the aftermath of the chitfund scam in West Bengal has hit hard the 118-year-old IFA Shield which is still looking for sponsors as it will get underway with eight teams from January 29-February 11.
One of the oldest football tournaments of the world, the Shield is sandwiched between the ongoing Federation Cup and the final leg of the I-League as many top clubs of the country will be missing from action.
The eight teams include five I-League clubs -- the 'big four' from Kolkata along with Shillong Lajong from the North East.
The tournament will also have three outstation teams which are Singapore League side Geylang International, second division Korean club Busang Kion Tong and Bangladeshi side Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club.
Teams:
Group I: East Bengal, United SC, Geylang International FC, and Busang Kion Tong.
Group II: Mohun Bagan, Mohammadan Sporting, Shillong Lajong FC, Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club.
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First Published: Jan 14 2014 | 10:17 PM IST