Malappuram: The official launch of the Malappuram Football Club, which is making strong preparations for the second season of the Super League Kerala, will take place on September 26, Friday, at 5 PM at the Manjeri Payyanad Stadium. The event will introduce the new players and coach of Malappuram FC to the fans. The ticket launch for the first home match on October 3 will also occur during this event. MFC team promoters will be present as well.
Prachi Tehlan, a former captain of the Indian netball and basketball teams and a popular film actress, will be the chief guest at the event. She will also unveil the new official jerseys for this season. Management representatives stated that the event aims to celebrate the spirit of football in Malappuram and provide fans with more opportunities to connect with the team.
Currently, the squad includes 26 players, including six foreign players. The head coach is 34-year-old Miguel Coral Torreira from Spain. Cleofas Alex, who was the assistant coach last season, will continue in that role. He previously coached Sat Thirur in the I-League Second Division and was also the head coach of the Chennaiyin FC reserve team.
The two-hour event will feature a musical program by violinist and musician Safin Fareed and his group. The support from the people of Malappuram during the first season of the SLC was invaluable. The club representatives hope for the same level of support this year, expecting around 2,000 attendees on the 26th.