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I-League 2008-09

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
I-League seasons

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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