FC Kolhapur City explained

Clubname:	Kolhapur City
Fullname:	Football Club Kolhapur City
Ground:	Rajarshi Shahu Stadium
Capacity:	24,000
League:	WIFA Women's Football League

Football Club Kolhapur City is an Indian professional football club based in Kolhapur, Maharashtra, that competes in both the Indian Women's League and WIFA Women's Football League, the top tier national and regional leagues respectively, of women's football in India.^{[1] [2]} They registered their first win in IWL 2019–20 against Baroda FA under head coach Muzamil Mahmood.^[3]

History

The club was launched in October 2018, with the aim of playing in U13, U15, and U18 national leagues.

In 2019–20 season, after winning qualifiers for Maharashtra zone, the club participated in Indian Women's League.^[4]

Crest

In the crest of FC Kolhapur City, a gaur is present, which represents strength and courage.

Stadium

FC Kolhapur City plays their home matches in Rajarshi Shahu Stadium in Kolhapur, Maharashtra.

Journey in IWL

Kolhapur City got their first win after defeating Baroda FA and finished 4th in group A with 4 points.^{[5] [6]}

Honours

• WIFA Women's Football League
  • Champions (1): 2018–19
  • Runners-up (1): 2019–20

Notes and References

1. Web site: PTI. 2019-05-17. IWL 2019: Bangalore United FC, FC Kolhapur City win in Hero IWL. 2020-12-27. InsideSport. en-gb.
2. Web site: WIFA Women's Football League 2019/20: FC Kolhapur City snatch narrow win. 2021-01-02. Mumbai Live. en.
3. https://www.the-aiff.com/match-center/cms/7208 FC Kolhapur Wins
4. Web site: Majumdar. Rounak. 2019-11-22. WIFA Women's Football League: FC Kolhapur City win big. 2021-01-02. Football Counter. en-US.
5. Web site: IWL 2020: FC Kolhapur City defeat Baroda Football Academy for first win, Kenkre FC inch closer to SF. 2021-01-02. Scroll.in. en.
6. Web site: Sportstar. Team. Indian Women’s League: KRYPHSA beats FC Kolhapur City 1-0, maintains unbeaten run. 2021-01-02. Sportstar. en.