Results

India I-League 2nd Division 04/27 11:00 1 Kenkre FC v Maharashtra Oranje FC - View
India I-League 2nd Division 04/21 19:48 1 Kenkre FC v SC Bengaluru L 0-4
India Mumbai Elite League 04/18 10:51 - Kenkre FC v Iron Born FC L 1-2
India I-League 2nd Division 04/15 10:30 1 Kenkre FC v Dempo SC L 0-4
India I-League 2nd Division 04/11 10:30 1 Kenkre FC v Sudeva Delhi FC L 3-5
India I-League 2nd Division 04/07 09:30 1 United SC v Kenkre FC W 0-1
India I-League 2nd Division 04/02 10:30 1 Kenkre FC v Sporting Clube de Goa L 2-5
India I-League 2nd Division 03/29 10:30 1 [8] Kenkre FC v FC Bengaluru United [1] L 0-2
India I-League 2nd Division 03/23 14:27 1 Sudeva Delhi FC v Kenkre FC L 2-1
India Mumbai Elite League 03/18 08:41 - DK Pharma FC v Kenkre FC W 0-6
India Mumbai Elite League 03/14 10:13 - Kenkre FC v Protrack SI W 8-1
India Mumbai Super Division 03/06 10:00 - Reliance FYC v Kenkre FC W 0-2

Stats

 TotalHomeAway
Matches played 19 9 10
Wins 8 2 6
Draws 1 1 0
Losses 10 6 4
Goals for 37 18 19
Goals against 34 25 9
Clean sheets 7 1 6
Failed to score 4 3 1

Wikipedia - Kenkre FC

Kenkre Football Club is an Indian professional football club based in the city of Mumbai, Maharashtra. Founded in 2000, the club currently competes in the MFA Elite Division of Mumbai Football League. Nicknamed "Mumbaikars", they previously participated in the I-League, then highest division of the Indian football league system, as well as the I-League 2, and the I-League 3. Kenkre was relegated to the I-League 2 at the end of the 2022–23 I-League season.

History

Formation and journey

The club was founded on 13 January 2000 as Kenkre Academy FC, under the patronage of former footballer and coach Adib Kenkre, and CEO Joshua Lewis. Kenkre was based at Shivaji Park during its incorporation.

When we first started this club, the players themselves contributed Rs. 100 each. With that, we were able to buy our half-time refreshments, and we paid for a train pass for those who couldn't afford it. While it feels surreal to think that we're actually going to play in the I-League, it's something we've worked extremely hard for. This academy [Kenkre FC academy] and club are all his doing. He [Adib Kenkre] could've easily given up and shut shop like the many clubs in Mumbai, but his perseverance is tremendous. This club is going to be in the top divisions of India football for a long time, now that it has finally entered the door.

— Joshua Lewis (CEO of Kenkre), on club's early days and journey towards I-League.

Kenkre FC were crowned champions of the Maharashtra Football League in 2010 for the first time in the club's history, after defeating Bengal Mumbai 3–0, thanks to goals from Nigerian striker Mathew Odje, Francisco Salin and Charanjeet Singh. After achieving that result, Kenkre was granted admission into the I-League 2nd Division, then second-tier of Indian football.

In March 2013, ahead of the I-League Second Division kick-off, Kenkre roped in Portuguese Jose Luis Lopes Da Costa as head coach and brought three of their first foreigners, Portuguese Rodilson Felisberto Fernandes Dias, Domingo De Jesus Gomes, Bruno Daniel Alciaes, and Australian Daniel Atkins.

2020–present

Player of Kenkre FC in action during a I-League 2 match in October 2021

In December 2021, the AIFF club licensing committee has unanimously decided to not grant the exemption sought by former I-League champion Chennai City FC, after having failed to receive the ICLS licence. As a result, Kenkre replaced them in the 2021–22 I-League. In June 2021, Akhil Kothari, India's youngest AFC A license holder, as new head coach of Kenkre. The club began their league journey on 4 March 2022 against Real Kashmir with earning a historic point in the 1–1 draw. Kenkre finished bottom after the phrase 1 and was placed in relegation stage. They achieved 12 points and got relegated to the 2022–23 I-League 2nd Division.

After being relegated at the end of the season, Kenkre was reinstated on sympathetic grounds and allowed to participate in the 2022–23 I-League season. The club later participated in Baji Raut Cup in Odisha, in which they reached semi-finals. After struggling since beginning of the 2022–23 league season, Kenkre along with Sudeva Delhi, relegated from I-League. The 2023–24 I-League 2 season became disastrous to Kenkre as the club ended their campaign with bottom place finish with 9 points in 14 matches, and relegated to I-League 3.

Kenkre FC is a professional soccer team based in India. The team was founded in 2000 and has since become a prominent force in Indian football. Known for their attacking style of play and strong defensive tactics, Kenkre FC has garnered a loyal fan base and has achieved success in various domestic and international competitions.

The team is made up of talented and skilled players who are dedicated to showcasing their abilities on the field. With a strong coaching staff and a commitment to excellence, Kenkre FC continues to strive for success and aims to be a dominant force in Indian soccer.

Kenkre FC is not only focused on winning matches but also on developing young talent and promoting the growth of soccer in India. Through their youth academy and grassroots programs, the team is dedicated to nurturing the next generation of soccer stars and contributing to the overall development of the sport in the country.

Overall, Kenkre FC is a team with a rich history, a strong commitment to success, and a passion for the beautiful game of soccer. They continue to inspire fans and players alike with their dedication, skill, and determination to succeed.