2018–19 Aizawl F.C. season

Aizawl
2018-19 season
Chairman Robert Romawia Royte
Manager Gift Raikhan
Stadium Rajiv Gandhi Stadium
Home colours
Away colours

The 2018–19 season is the 35th season in the history of Aizawl Football Club and their third in the I-League, India's top flight professional football league. The season covers the period from 1 June 2018 to 31 May 2019.

Season overview

June

ATK, an ISL outfit, announced the signing of the Aizawl F.C.'s goalkeeper, Avilash Paul for 2018-19 ISL season.[1][2]

Aizawl promoted three of their academy graduates – Lalbiakzuala, S R Lallawmawma and K Lalhmangaihkima into their senior team.[3][4][5]

On May 26, Aizawl welcomed talented left-winger, Jesse Laldinpuia to the People's Club squad for 2018–19 season. He previously played for the Zo United FC.[6]

On May 28, Aizawl welcomed the current captain of Mizoram football team, Lalrinchhana Tochhawng into the squad for 2018–19 season.[7][8]

On May 29, Aizawl signed talented midfielder, Isak Vanlalruatfela from Bengaluru FC Academy for 2018–19 season.[8][9]

On June 6, Aizawl announced the signing of last season's best coach award winner, Gift Raikhan from the NEROCA F.C. as head coach for this season.[10][11] On new club, Raikhan said:[12]

On June 7, Aizawl announced signing of the Nigerian striker, Chidi Edeh for 2018–19 season.[13] He last played for the Nigerian Premier League side, Enugu Rangers in 2016 and also have more than 100 goals to his name in I-League.[14]

On June 10, Leonce Dodoz Zikahi signed a contract with the Aizawl and also joined the Mohammedan Sporting on short-season loan to play in the upcoming Calcutta Football League.[15][16]

On June 22, Chennaiyin F.C. announced signing of the Aizawl's defender, Laldinliana Renthlei on a two-year deal.[17]

On June 27, Aizawl announced the signing of Mizo duo, Lalrinfela from the Fateh Hyderabad and Joe Zoherliana from the Chanmari.[18][19]

August

On August 7, Aizawl announced the signing of the Mizoram midfielder, David Lalbiakzara from NEROCA.[20]

On August 13, Aizawl announced the signing of Punjab goalkeeper, Gurpreet Singh from NorthEast United FC while the midfielder, Liandala Fanai joined the defending champions, Minerva Punjab from Aizawl.[21][22]

On August 18, former Indian international defender, Govin Singh arrived from NEROCA.[23]

On August 22, Aizawl signed Ghana forward, Francis Dadzie who played for Sporting Clube de Goa in 2016.[24]

Kit

Supplier: Vamos / Sponsor: NE Consultancy Services

Home
Away
Goalkeeper

Squad Information

Current Squad

As of 13 September 2018

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Position Player
India GK Lalawmpuia (Opa)
India GK Gurpreet Singh
India GK Lalremruata (Arema)
Nigeria DF Kareem Omolaja
India DF Joe Zoherliana
India DF Lalhriatrenga (Achia)
India DF Lalrinchhana Tochhawng (Rinchhana)
India DF Lalram Hmunmawia (Tea)
India DF Lalchhuanawma Varte (Chhuantea)
India DF Govin Singh
India MF Paul Ramfangzauva
India MF Lalhmangaihkima (H. Kima)
India MF Lalrin Fela
No. Position Player
India MF Rochharzela (Chhara)
Liberia MF Alfred Jaryan
India MF David Lalbiakzara
India MF David Lalrinmuana
India MF Albert Zohmingmawia
India MF Isak Vanlalruatfela
India FW Jonathan Lalrawngbawla (Jojo)
India FW Lalkhawpuimawia (Mapuia)
India FW Jesse Laldinpuia
India FW F.Lalremsanga
Ivory Coast FW Léonce Dodoz Zikahi
Paraguay FW Enzo Prono
Ghana FW Francis Dadzie

Competitions

Mizoram Premier League

The Mizoram Premier League fixtures were announced on 31 August, 2018.[25]

League Table

Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification or relegation
1 Chhinga Veng FC 7 6 1 0 10 3 +7 19 Advance to Semi-finals
2 Electric Veng FC 7 5 1 1 12 7 +5 16
3 Aizawl 7 3 3 1 14 8 +6 12
4 Chanmari 7 3 1 3 9 10 −1 10
5 Mizoram Police F.C. 7 3 0 4 9 8 +1 9
Updated to match(es) played on 05 October 2018. Source: Mizoram Premier League 2018-19
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored

Results by match

Round1234567891011121314
GroundAHAHAHAAHHAHHA
ResultLDWDWDW
Position5545343

Source: Fixtures
A = Away; H = Home; W = Win; D = Draw; L = Loss

Matches

  Win   Draw   Loss

References

  1. ↑ Das, Chandra Moulee (8 March 2018). "ISL 2017/18: Aizawl FC goalkeeper Avilash Paul signed by ATK". Sportskeeda. Retrieved 29 May 2018.
  2. ↑ Parasar, Swapnaneel (19 March 2018). "ISL: Jayesh Rane signs contract extension at ATK; Arindam Bhattacharya also recruited!". Goal. Retrieved 3 June 2018.
  3. ↑ @AizawlFC (27 April 2018). "NEW SIGNING Join us in welcoming a very talented youngster - LALBIAKZUALA" (Tweet). Retrieved 29 May 2018 – via Twitter.
  4. ↑ "Welcoming Lallawmawma". Aizawl FC (Official facebook page). 23 April 2018. Retrieved 29 May 2018.
  5. ↑ "Welcoming Lalhmangaihkima". Aizawl FC (Official facebook page). 20 April 2018. Retrieved 29 May 2018.
  6. ↑ @AizawlFC (26 May 2018). "Join us in welcoming a very talented and speedy winger 'JESSE LALDINPUIA'" (Tweet). Retrieved 29 May 2018 – via Twitter.
  7. ↑ @AizawlFC (28 May 2018). "Rinchhana is RED!" (Tweet). Retrieved 29 May 2018 – via Twitter.
  8. 1 2 "Aizawl rope in Mizoram skipper Lalrinchhana Tochhawng and Isak Vanlalruatfela". Goal. 30 May 2018. Retrieved 30 May 2018.
  9. ↑ @AizawlFC (29 May 2018). "JSW Bengaluru to Aizawl FC!" (Tweet). Retrieved 29 May 2018 – via Twitter.
  10. ↑ Noronha, Anselm (6 June 2018). "I-League: Aizawl FC snap up Gift Raikhan from NEROCA FC". Goal. Retrieved 6 June 2018.
  11. ↑ @AizawlFC (6 June 2018). "We are more than happy to announce that GIFT RAIKHAN will be our new head coach for the upcoming season 2018-2019" (Tweet). Retrieved 6 June 2018 – via Twitter.
  12. ↑ @AizawlFC (6 June 2018). "Words from the new gaffer" (Tweet). Retrieved 6 June 2018 – via Twitter.
  13. ↑ @AizawlFC (7 June 2018). "Join us in welcoming The Nigerian Goal Machine - Chidi Edeh" (Tweet). Retrieved 7 June 2018 – via Twitter.
  14. ↑ "Chidi Enters The 100-Goal Club". I-League. 5 April 2014. Archived from the original on 7 April 2014. Retrieved 6 April 2014.
  15. ↑ @AizawlFC (10 June 2018). "Dodoz extended his stay at The People's Club" (Tweet). Retrieved 20 June 2018 – via Twitter.
  16. ↑ Noronha, Anselm (20 June 2018). "CFL: Leonce Dodoz set for second stint with Mohammedan Sporting". Goal. Retrieved 20 June 2018.
  17. ↑ "Indian Super League: Chennaiyin FC sign Isaac, Zotea and Dinliana". Goal. 22 June 2018. Retrieved 25 June 2018.
  18. ↑ Tlanthianghlima (27 June 2018). "I-League : Aizawl FC active in transfer market, grabs Mizo Duo". Sportskeeda. Retrieved 29 June 2018.
  19. ↑ @AizawlFC (10 June 2018). "Join us in welcoming Joe Zoherliana. A prolific Wing back" (Tweet). Retrieved 20 June 2018 – via Twitter.
  20. ↑ @AizawlFC (7 August 2018). "David is RED!" (Tweet). Retrieved 17 August 2018 – via Twitter.
  21. ↑ @AizawlFC (13 August 2018). "Join us in welcoming Gurpreet Singh, a talented goalkeeper hailing from Amritsar, Punjab" (Tweet). Retrieved 17 August 2018 – via Twitter.
  22. ↑ "I-League 2018: Ex-Aizawl FC midfielder Sena Fanai joins forces with Minerva Punjab FC". Sportskeeda. 12 August 2018. Retrieved 17 August 2018.
  23. ↑ @AizawlFC (18 August 2018). "Introducing Govin Singh - Former India International" (Tweet). Retrieved 18 August 2018 – via Twitter.
  24. ↑ "I-League 2018-19: Aizawl FC sign Ghanaian forward Francis Dadzie". Goal. 22 August 2018. Retrieved 29 August 2018.
  25. ↑ "MPL7 will kick off from 6th September". Goalie365. 31 August 2018. Retrieved 5 September 2018.

See also

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