Mohali, September 2: Punjab FC, the only representation from North India in India’s topflight football league, Indian Super League (ISL) today announced the onboarding of DafaNews, the leading sports news platform as the ‘Principal Sponsor’ for their upcoming season. Punjab FC, playing their second season of the ISL after becoming the first ever I-League club to be promoted to ISL, will begin their campaign against Kerala Blasters on September 15 th at Kochi.
Speaking on the Partnership, Joao Coimbra Tavares of DafaNews said, “We are delighted to partner with Punjab FC for the upcoming ISL season. We have been associated with ISL clubs over the seasons and the partnership with Punjab FC is another step towards maintaining our presence in the best football league in the country. Punjab FC is a young club that has made brilliant strides in Indian Football over the years, and we are proud to partner with them for the season.”
DafaNews offers the most highlighted news in the world of Sports. It serves sports lovers with up-to-date matches, scores, schedules, and stories from the most prestigious leagues and events in the country, such as the Indian Premier League, Pro Kabbadi League, Indian Super League, and many more.
Speaking on the partnership, Tarandeep Sekhon, Lead, Sports Marketing, Roundglass Sports said, “We are delighted to onboard DafaNews as our principal sponsor for the season. In just our second season plying trade in the ISL, partnering with a brand like DafaNews showcases the popularity Punjab FC has gained among Indian football fans. A successful run at the Durand Cup further makes us confident that this partnership will yield great results for us in the season ahead.”
Punjab FC started their 2024-25 season with a quarterfinal appearance in Asia’s oldest football tournament, the Durand Cup. In the group stages, the team beat Mumbai City FC and CISF Protectors XI and drew with Kerala Blasters to qualify for the quarterfinals. In the quarterfinals, they suffered a narrow defeat against Mohun Bagan Super Giant in the penalty shootout after the match ended 3-3 in regulation time.
