2008–09 I-League
| I-League 2008-09 | |
|---|---|
| League | I-League |
| Sport | Association football |
| Duration | 2008-2009 |
| Number of teams | 12 |
| TV partner(s) | Zee Sports |
| I-League season | |
| Champions | Churchill Brothers SC |
| Top scorer | Odafe Onyeka Okolie |
The I-League 2008-2009 season began on 26 September 2008 and finished on 16 April 2009 with a break in December for the Federation Cup and Durand Cup. Most games this season were played on Saturday's and Sunday's to attract larger crowds. After a successful first season for the I League, the second season featured 12 teams from four different cities - again this would be expanded in the 2009-10 season to 14 teams.
The champion in the I-League qualified for the AFC Champions League 2010 qualifying playoffs in 2010, while the bottom two teams were relegated to I-League 2nd Division for the next season.
Abhishek Yadav of Mumbai FC and Samir Naik of Dempo SC during I-League match at Fatorda Stadium Goa
Sayed Rahim Nabi of East Bengal and Daniel of Chirag United SC during at I-league 2008-09 at Salt Lake Stadium
I League Daniel of Chirag United SC takes a freekick against Mahindra United at Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata
Wilton Gomes of Sporting Clube de Goa tackles Lester Fernandes of Vasco SC during I-League 2008-09 match at Fatorda Stadium Goa
Baljit Saini of JCT FC against Dempo SC during I-League 2008-09 at Guru Nanak Stadium Ludhiana
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