Oct 2022
National Games Gold
Four ICFAI footballers, playing for Tripura, won the gold medal at the 9th Students Olympic National Games 2022-23.
The ICFAI University, Tripura
ICFAI FC
One Team ★ One Dream
The football club of the University, established December 2022 with the support of the All India Football Federation and Tripura Football Association.
- One Team
- One Passion
- One Goal
About the club
A university club
with a national pathway
ICFAI FC was established in December 2022 at The ICFAI University, Tripura, with the support of the All India Football Federation and Tripura Football Association. The club is registered with the AIFF through the TFA and plays in the Tripura Football Association's league competitions.
Beyond match days, the club gives students a route into the wider game: licensed coaching, refereeing, professional trials and careers in the armed forces. Everything is built on one idea, One Team, One Dream.
2024-25
Third in C-Division
Six wins and one defeat in the TFA C-Division Club League, with 35 goals scored and one conceded.
2025-26
Fair Play Trophy
Third place and the C-Division Fair Play award, received on 3 June 2025 by the Registrar, the Principal of Physical Education and the club In-Charge.
2026-27
Runners-Up in C-Division
An incredible journey came to an end as ICFAI FC finished as Runners-Up in the Tripura C Division Football League 2026.
Gold medal · 28 to 30 Oct 2022
9th Students Olympic National Games 2022-23
Four footballers from ICFAI FC represented the Tripura football team in the Students Olympic of India tournament. The players received gold medals.
- Venue
- Lovely Professional University, Punjab
- Organised by
- Students Olympic Association, Punjab
- Affiliated to
- Students Olympic Association, India, and Students Olympic Council, Asia
- Recognised by
- International Students Olympic Committee
ICFAI FC players
- Rohit Jamatia
- Bilash Debbarma
- Sachulang Debbarma
- Samrat Debbarma
Player award · 2023
Sachlang Jamatia honoured as Tripura's Best Promising Player
In a proud moment for ICFAI FC, rising footballer Sachlang Jamatia was awarded the Best Promising Player of Tripura in the 2023 C-Division Club League Football Tournament, representing ICFAI FC with exceptional skill, determination and sportsmanship.
Women's football · 2023-24
Debut for the ICFAI FC Girls Team in the TFA Women's Football League
First-ever participation in Tripura's premier women's league
Making history for the club and the state, the ICFAI FC Girls Team took part for the first time ever in the Women's Football League 2023-24, organised by the Tripura Football Association (TFA). The tournament, held in Tripura, marked a significant milestone in the journey of women's football at ICFAI.
Trophy cabinet
Skill with sportsmanship
A place among the best on the pitch, and recognition for how the club plays the game.
Runners-Up · 2026
C Division League
An incredible journey comes to an end as ICFAI FC finishes as Runners-Up in the Tripura C Division Football League 2026.
See the 2026 table →Fair Play Award · 2025-26
Fair Play Trophy
Showing not only skill but also exemplary sportsmanship in the TFA C-Division Club League, the club was honoured with the Fair Play Award.
- Presented by
- Agartala Sports Journalists Club
- Received
- 3 June 2025
Fixtures & Results
C Division League
The C Division League, run by the Tripura Football Association (TFA), is the starting level of football in Tripura. It gives new and young players a chance to show their talent and improve. The league is held every year, and teams compete to win and move up to higher divisions. It also helps grow interest in football and brings local communities together.
Tripura C Division Football League 2026-27 ยท Super League
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jampuijala Play Centre | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 10 | 9 |
| 2 | ICFAI FC | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 7 | 2 | 4 |
| 3 | Simna Tamakari FC | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 4 |
| 4 | Bharat Ratna Sangha | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 15 | -12 | 0 |
2026-27 highlights
2026-27 results · Super League, Runners-Up
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W
13 Jun 2026 · Group stage
ICFAI FC 4 – 3 Youth Club
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W
16 Jun 2026 · Group stage
ICFAI FC 3 – 0 Keshab Sangha
Suhel Mian 2, Kaithengdou Hokip
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W
22 Jun 2026 · Group stage
ICFAI FC 2 – 0 Swami Vivekananda
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W
26 Jun 2026 · Group stage
ICFAI FC 11 – 0 Sabuj Sangha
L. Mawia Darlong 4, K. Engou Hokip 2, Suhel Miah, Rubiul Hassan
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W
29 Jun 2026 · Group stage
ICFAI FC 5 – 1 SAI STC
Rubiul Hassan 2, Stephen C. L., Juyal M/B, Pranab Sarkar
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W
4 Jul 2026 · Super League
ICFAI FC 8 – 2 Bharat Ratna Sangha
Group stage · 2026-27
Group A
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bharat Ratna Sangha | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 25 | 6 | 19 | 16 |
| 2 | Simna Tamakari FC | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 20 | 13 | 7 | 12 |
| 3 | ADC | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 17 | 6 | 11 | 11 |
| 4 | UBST | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 11 | -2 | 7 |
| 5 | Pantwi Sporting Society | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 12 | 25 | -13 | 7 |
| 6 | Kadamtali Yuva Sangstha | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 22 | -14 | 4 |
| 7 | UKCC | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 8 | 16 | -8 | 3 |
Group B
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jampuijala Play Centre | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 14 | 2 | 12 | 16 |
| 2 | ICFAI FC | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 25 | 6 | 19 | 15 |
| 3 | Youth Club | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 16 | 8 | 8 | 12 |
| 4 | Swami Vivekananda | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 9 |
| 5 | Keshab Sangha | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 11 | -7 | 4 |
| 6 | SAI STC | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 15 | -11 | 4 |
| 7 | Sabuj Sangha | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 27 | -24 | 1 |
The top two teams from each group go through to the Super 4.
Group A, as at 31 May 2025
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vivekananda Club | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 16 | 2 | 16 |
| 2 | ICFAI FC | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 16 | 5 | 13 |
| 3 | Youth Club | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 14 | 5 | 10 |
| 4 | Keshab Sangha | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| 5 | UBST | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 15 | 5 |
| 6 | Kadantali Yuba Sangstha | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 10 | 14 | 4 |
| 7 | UKCC | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 5 | 28 | 0 |
2025-26 results · Third overall, Fair Play Trophy winners
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W
07 May 2025
ICFAI FC 5 – 0 UKCC
Rohit Jamatia 2, Birshing Jamatia 2, Govinda Purna Jamatia
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W
10 May 2025
ICFAI FC 3 – 0 Keshab Sangha
Birshing Jamatia 2, Junayan Chakma
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D
18 May 2025
ICFAI FC 3 – 3 Kadamtala Yuba Sangstha
Govinda Purna Jamatia, Sachlang Jamatia, Hubert Debbarma
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W
22 May 2025
ICFAI FC 3 – 1 UBST
Bilash Debbarma, Raju Tripura, Birshing Jamatia
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W
25 May 2025
ICFAI FC 2 – 0 Youth Club
Rakesh Jamatia, Krishna Kishor Jamatia
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L
28 May 2025
ICFAI FC 0 – 1 Vivekananda Club
Group A, final table
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Saroj Sangha | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 21 |
| 2 | ICFAI FC | 7 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 37 | 1 | 18 |
| 3 | Sabuj Sangha | 7 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| 4 | Vivekananda | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 11 |
| 5 | Swami Vivekananda | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| 6 | Kadamtala Yuba Sangstha | 7 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 7 |
| 7 | UKCC | 7 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 8 | Amra Kajana | 7 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
Figures as published by the club. ICFAI FC's goals include 3 awarded for the Vivekananda walkover.
Full 2024-25 season report2024-25 results · Third overall, six wins and one defeat in the group
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L
17 Jun 2024
ICFAI FC 0 – 1 Saroj Sangha
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W
22 Jun 2024
ICFAI FC 8 – 0 Sabuj Sangha
Animesh Debbarma 3, Khakchang Jamatia 2, Rakesh Jamatia, Bilash Debbarma, Sachlang Jamatia
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W
27 Jun 2024
ICFAI FC 5 – 0 Kadamtala Yuba Sangstha
Animesh Debbarma 3, Kiman Bai Jamatia, Rakesh Jamatia
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W
01 Jul 2024
ICFAI FC 5 – 0 UKCC
Govinda Purna Jamatia 2, Animesh Debbarma, Rakesh Jamatia, Rohit Jamatia
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W
04 Jul 2024
ICFAI FC 15 – 0 Amra Kajana
Khakchang Jamatia 5, Sachlang Jamatia 4, Khatendra Reang 2, Raju Tripura, Rakesh Jamatia, Leo Marak, Rohit Jamatia
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07 Jul 2024
ICFAI FC 3 – 0 Vivekananda
Walkover: the opposition withdrew, so 3 points and 3 goals were awarded.
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W
11 Jul 2024
ICFAI FC 1 – 0 Swami Vivekananda Club
Animesh Debbarma
Latest news
From the club
Season
ICFAI FC finish as Runners-Up in the C Division League 2026
An incredible journey comes to an end as ICFAI FC finishes as Runners-Up in the Tripura C Division Football League 2026.
Awards
ICFAI FC receives the Fair Play Trophy
The club was honoured with the Fair Play Award for the 2025-26 TFA C-Division Club League. The trophy was received by the Registrar, the Principal of Physical Education and the club In-Charge at Umakanta Mini Stadium, Agartala.
Match report
Third place in the C-Division after a strong group stage
ICFAI FC opened the 2025-26 C-Division campaign with a 5-0 win over UKCC and went on to finish third overall. The group stage ended with a narrow 0-1 defeat to Vivekananda Club.
Player spotlight
Goals that
define the club
Standout performers across the seasons. Select a poster to view it full size.
Animesh Debbarma
Man of the Match, third hat-trick of 2024, 2024
14 goals |5 assists
Sachlang Jamatia
Best Promising Player of the Year, 2023
13 goals |3 assists
Bir Singh Jamatia
Season statistics, 2025
6 goals |2 assists
Top scorers, 2025-26 C-Division
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Birshing Jamatia 5
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Rohit Jamatia 2
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Govinda Purna Jamatia 2
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Seven players 1
Bilash, Hubert, Junayan, Krishna Kishor, Raju, Rakesh and Sachlang
Our journey
From founding
to the league table
Three years of matches, licences and milestones since December 2022.
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28 to 30 Oct 2022
Gold at the Students Olympic National Games
Four ICFAI footballers in the Tripura team won gold at the 9th Students Olympic National Games, held at Lovely Professional University, Punjab: Rohit Jamatia, Bilash Debbarma, Sachulang Debbarma and Samrat Debbarma.
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Dec 2022
The club is founded
ICFAI FC is established at The ICFAI University, Tripura, with the support of the AIFF and the Tripura Football Association.
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16 Mar 2023
Application for AIFF club registration
The club In-Charge, Bapan Debnath, applied for ICFAI FC to be registered as a football club under the AIFF.
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18 May 2023
AIFF recognition
AIFF approved ICFAI FC as a club under the Tripura Football Association and confirmed it by email to the University Registrar.
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22 May 2023
Entered the C-Division Club League
The club paid the entry fee for the TFA C-Division Club League Football Tournament 2023 for its 31 men. The women's team entered the TFA Women's Club League on 26 June.
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2 Jun 2023
Players registered on the AIFF CRS
31 men and 23 women were registered through the AIFF Centralised Registration System.
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15 Jun 2023
First men's league season
The men's team began the TFA C-Division Club League with 29 players. The squads were housed on the University campus from 12 June to 24 July 2023, with food and lodging provided by the University.
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25 Jun 2023
Bhaichung Bhutia Football School trials
Four players attended a one-day trial camp at Umakanta Mini Stadium, Agartala. Two were selected from Tripura for the Bhaichung Bhutia Football School.
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6 Jul 2023
First women's league season
The women's team began the TFA Women's Club League Football Tournament 2023, recognised by the AIFF, with 23 players.
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24 Nov 2023
Invitational: Mohur Football Academy
A 0-3 defeat to Mohur Football Academy at the ICFAI Football Ground.
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30 Nov 2023
Invitational: Indian Army
A 4-0 win over the Indian Army football team at the Army Football Ground, Chanmari, Agartala.
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1 Dec 2023
Invitational: ICFAI English Department
A 3-1 win over the ICFAI English Department at the ICFAI Football Ground.
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4 Dec 2023 to Mar 2024
In-Charge earns the AIFF D-License
Bapan Debnath completed the AIFF D-License course, Tripura batch, finishing second out of 24 coaches. He has held a SAI coaching licence since 2019.
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11 to 16 Dec 2023
North East Inter-University Tournament
Twenty players and two officials travelled to Royal Global University, Guwahati, Assam, with Bapan Debnath as coach and Dr T. Seikhotinthang Haokip as manager.
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7 to 11 Feb 2024
Eight players take the D-License course
Eight ICFAI FC players sat the AIFF D-License coaching course, Tripura batch 2024, taught by the AIFF-TFA Coach Educator Smt. Kuntala Ghosh Dastidar.
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9 Mar 2024
AIFF grant to the club
At the close of the 2023 men's and women's league tournaments, AIFF gave ICFAI FC Rs 10,000 (Rs 5,000 for each team), received at the TFA head office.
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14 Mar 2024
Equipment request
The club applied to the Tripura Sports Council for football equipment.
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16 Apr 2024
Referee pathway begins
The In-Charge approached the Tripura Referees Association for the Referee Category 8 examination, backed by AIFF-RASI.
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27 Apr 2024
All eight pass the AIFF D-License
All eight players, every one an ICFAI University student, passed the AIFF D-License with the AIFF recommendation. Together with In-Charge Bapan Debnath, ICFAI University now has nine AIFF-licensed coaches, the only university in Tripura with that many.
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12 May 2024
Thirteen referee candidates
Thirteen ICFAI FC players were selected for the AIFF-RASI Referee Category 8 examination, held at Umakanta Mini Stadium.
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17 Jun to 11 Jul 2024
Third in the C-Division, 2024-25
Six wins and one loss in the TFA C-Division Club League 2024-25, with 30 AIFF-registered players in the squad.
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8 to 10 Jul 2024
In-Charge invited as a selector
Bapan Debnath was invited to be a selector (football coach) for the Tripura Sports Council football team.
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12 Jul 2024
Players signed by NSRCC
Three ICFAI FC players, Rohit Jamatia, Rakesh Jamatia and Bilash Debbarma, were signed by NSRCC, the Tripura Sports Council football team, for the 2024-25 B-Division Club League, with permission from the University Registrar.
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2024
Armed forces career
ICFAI FC player Samrat Debbarma joined the CRPF, a government job in the armed forces.
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15 Apr 2025
Opening of the Tripura Sports School astroturf
ICFAI FC played an invitational match to open the new astroturf ground at Tripura Sports School, by invitation of the Chief Minister and the Sports Minister.
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18 Apr 2025
Friendly: Tripura Police
A 1-1 draw with Tripura Police at UKCC ground.
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23 Apr 2025
Friendly: Vivekananda
A drawn match against Vivekananda at the Mohanpur Astroturf Football Ground.
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28 Apr 2025
Friendly: Tripura SAI SAG
A 1-0 win over Tripura SAI SAG at UKCC ground.
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28 Apr, 30 Apr and 11 Jun 2025
Referee examinations, Levels 7 and 8
Thirteen ICFAI FC players sat the AIFF-RASI referee examinations for state and national level and passed.
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7 to 28 May 2025
Third in the C-Division, 2025-26
Four wins, a 3-3 draw and one defeat in the TFA C-Division Club League 2025-26, finishing third overall.
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3 Jun 2025
Fair Play Trophy
The TFA C-Division Fair Play Trophy was awarded to ICFAI FC, received by the Registrar, the Principal of Physical Education and the club In-Charge.
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30 Aug 2025
Annual sports meet
The club's officials organised an annual sports meet at Don Bosco School, Mandwi.
Beyond the pitch
Careers that start here
ICFAI FC prepares players for football and for life after it, through licensed coaching, officiating, club signings and public service.
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AIFF D-License coaches
Players from the squad passed the 2024 Tripura batch and can now work as coaches in clubs and the government or private sector.
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Referee candidates
Players entered the AIFF-RASI referee examinations at state and national levels through the Tripura Referees Association.
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Signed by NSRCC
On 12 July 2024, Rohit Jamatia, Rakesh Jamatia and Bilash Debbarma were signed by NSRCC, the Tripura Sports Council football team, for the 2024-25 B-Division Club League.
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Armed forces career
Samrat Debbarma joined the CRPF in 2024, a government job in the armed forces.
AIFF D-License
Certified coaches
8 players from ICFAI FC successfully earned their AIFF D-License.
- 1Sachlang Jamatia
- 2Junayan Chakma
- 3Prabesh Reang
- 4Dipto Reang
- 5Jora Debbarma
- 6Pahor Debbarma
- 7Bilash Debbarma
- 8Rakesh Jamatia
Armed forces career
ICFAI FC's Samrat Debbarma secures a government job in the CRPF
In a moment of great pride for ICFAI FC, one of its dedicated players, Samrat Debbarma, has successfully secured a government job with the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) in 2024.
Club kits
Men's kits
Women's kit
Club anthem
One Team, One Dream
Watch the official ICFAI FC anthem.