Women's IFA Shield

Association football tournament in India
Football tournament
Women's IFA Shield
Organising bodyIndian Football Association
Founded2023; 1 year ago (2023)
RegionIndia (West Bengal)
Number of teams6
Current championsEast Bengal (1st title)
Most successful team(s)East Bengal (1 time)
2023

The Women's IFA Shield is a women's football cup competition organised by the Indian Football Association in West Bengal. The inaugural edition was held in 2023 and was won by East Bengal.[1][2]

Formation

This tournament started on 25 May 2023 with six teams participating in the inaugural edition.[3][4] The matches will be held at Tehatta Stadium in Tehatta and Krishnanagar Stadium, Krishnanagar in the Nadia district.[5][6] The first match was played between East Bengal and Nadia DSA.[7][8]

2023 Teams

  • East Bengal
  • Sreebhumi
  • Mohammedan Sporting
  • Chandney SC
  • WB Police
  • Nadia DSA

Results

Year Winners Score Runners-up Venue Ref
2023 East Bengal 5–0 Sreebhumi Tehatta Stadium, Nadia [9]

References

  1. ^ "East Bengal Women wins inaugural IFA Women's Shield title". Sportstar. 2 June 2023. Retrieved 2 June 2023.
  2. ^ "Women's IFA Shield 2023: East Bengal become inaugural champions- Highlights". The Bridge. 2 June 2023. Retrieved 2 June 2023.
  3. ^ "East Bengal, Sreebhumi win big in IFA Women's Shield". The Times of India. 26 May 2023. Retrieved 26 May 2023.
  4. ^ "দুই প্রধান থাকলেও IFA-র প্রথম মহিলা শিল্ড খেলছে না মোহনবাগান!". peoplesreporter.in. 23 May 2023.
  5. ^ Ghosh, Rajarshi (24 May 2023). "East Bengal FC To Participate In First Ever IFA Women's Shield". eastbengaltherealpower.com. Retrieved 27 May 2023.
  6. ^ "মহিলা দল নিয়ে শিল্ড করতে চলেছে IFA". insidesports.in. 22 May 2023.
  7. ^ "East Bengal FC Women begin their maiden IFA Women's Shield campaign with a thumping 8-0 win over Nadia DSA". emamieastbengal.com. East Bengal. 26 May 2023. Retrieved 27 May 2023.
  8. ^ Ghosh, Rajarshi (26 May 2023). "East Bengal FC Defeated Nadia DSA 8-0 In IFA Women's Shield 2023". eastbengaltherealpower.com. Retrieved 26 May 2023.
  9. ^ "East Bengal Women wins inaugural IFA Women's Shield title". Sportstar. 2 June 2023. Retrieved 2 June 2023.

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