Football Club Kolhapur City is an Indian professional

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based in

Kolhapur Kolhapur () is a city on the banks of the Panchganga River in the southern part of the Indian state of Maharashtra. Kolhapur is one of the most significant cities in South Maharashtra and has been a hub of historical, religious, and cultural a ...

Maharashtra Maharashtra () is a state in the western peninsular region of India occupying a substantial portion of the Deccan Plateau. It is bordered by the Arabian Sea to the west, the Indian states of Karnataka and Goa to the south, Telangana to th ...

, that competes in both the

Indian Women's League The Indian Women's League (abbreviated as the IWL) is the women's top tier professional football league in India, founded in 2016. Currently, a total of 8 teams from across the country participate in the league. The competition was planned ...

and

WIFA Women's Football League The Maharashtra State Senior Womenʼs Football League is the top division of women's association football, football in the Indian States and union territories of India, state of Maharashtra. The league was first held in 2017 and is organised by ...

, the top tier national and regional leagues respectively, of women's football in India. They registered their first win in IWL 2019–20 against Baroda FA under head coach Muzamil Mahmood.

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

zone, the club participated in Indian Women's League.

Crest

In the crest of FC Kolhapur City, a

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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.

Honours

**Champions (1): 2018–19 **Runners-up (1): 2019–20

References

External links

FC Kolhapur City
at the AIFF official website Football clubs in Maharashtra Women's football clubs in India 2018 establishments in Maharashtra Association football clubs established in 2018 Indian Women's League clubs {{India-footyclub-stub