Karbi Anglong Morning Star FC

Karbi Anglong Morning Star

Full name	Karbi Anglong Morning Star Football Club
Nickname(s)	The Blue Giant The Morning Star
Short name	KAMS
Founded	8 November 2008; 16 years ago (2008-11-08) (as Morning Star FC)
Ground	KASA Stadium
Capacity	9,000
President	Sengkan Ronghang
Head coach	Premjit Soraisham
League	I-League 3 Assam State Premier League
Website	karbianglongsportsassociation.com
Home colours Away colours

Karbi Anglong Morning Star Football Club, simply referred to as Morning Star FC, is an Indian professional football club based in Diphu, Assam that competes in the I-League 3 and the Assam State Premier League.[1][2][3] Karbi Anglong Morning Star represents two districts of Assam, consisting of Karbi Anglong and West Karbi Anglong.[4][5][6]

History

The club was founded in 2008 with the vision of elevating the standard of football in the region and providing a platform for local talent. The club's inception was driven by a group of passionate football enthusiasts and local sports officials who recognized the need for a professional football identity in Karbi Anglong. In its initial years, the club focused on building a competitive squad and fostering local talent, participating in various regional competitions.[7][8]

Stadium

Karbi Anglong Morning Star FC plays its home matches at the KASA Stadium in Diphu, which boasts a capacity of 9,000 spectators. The stadium is equipped with modern facilities and serves as a focal point for sports and community events in the region.[9]

Honours

• Assam State Premier League
  • Champions (2): 2015, 2023–24

See also

• Northeast Derby (India)

References

1. "Facile win takes Diamond Harbour FC to the final of I-League 3 Play-Off | I-League". Retrieved 2 October 2024.
2. "Karbi Anglong Morning Star FC". www.the-aiff.com. Retrieved 12 October 2024.
3. "Assam State Premier League FC: Karbi Anglong Morning Star FC, Eleven Star win". Sentinel Assam. 8 November 2023. Retrieved 2 October 2024.
4. "KAMS FC Launches New Jersey - The Hills Times". 14 March 2023. Retrieved 7 October 2024.
5. "Downtown Heroes Take On Karbi Anglong In I-League 3 Playoffs". Kashmir Observer. 1 October 2024. Retrieved 2 October 2024.
6. "Karbi Anglong, Keinou Library & Sports victorious in I-League 3 | I-League". Retrieved 2 October 2024.
7. "KASA - Karbi Anglong Sports Association". www.karbianglongsportsassociation.com. Retrieved 5 October 2024.
8. "KAMSFC Prepares For I-League 3 In Diphu - Eastern Mirror". easternmirrornagaland.com. 14 August 2024. Retrieved 7 October 2024.
9. Dutta, Moumita (9 September 2024). "I-League 3 match at KASA Stadium in Diphu witness more attendance than ISL teams FC Goa and West Block Blues".