BHUBANESWAR: With the upgradation work at the Kalinga Stadium, one of the host venues for the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup 2020, completed, freshly RE-minted Indian Super League franchise Odisha FC will finally be able to play their home matches at home.
After playing their first three ISL 6 home games in Pune, Odisha FC will host their matches in the city’s Kalinga Stadium from December 27.
Their first game in Bhubaneswar will be against Jamshedpur FC.
Informing about the home games in Bhubaneswar, Odisha FC CEO Ashish Shah told PTI: “It has been a tough season so far for the entire team as we have played all games away from Bhubaneswar. We are happy to now play in front of our fans. People in the state are very passionate about sports and we are hopeful that they will come in big numbers to support us at our home – Kalinga Stadium.”
OFC head coach Josep Gombau also expressed his delight saying, “It’s a huge news for us that from December 27 we will play at our home. To play at our home is our wish because you play in front of your fans and you feel strong when you play at home.
“It has been a big journey for us and we are now happy and excited to play in front of our fans.” “People of Odisha must be proud of us as we played away matches and got positive results as well.”
