Mumbai City FC to play home games at Andheri Sports Complex

Mumbai, Aug 26 (PTI) After playing its home games in thefirst two seasons of Indian Super League at the D Y PatilStadium in Nerul, Mumbai City FC has decided to shift base andplay at its new home venue – in the Western suburb of Andheri,during the upcoming season 3 of the football league. The club today formally announced that the Shahaji RajeBhosle Kreeda Sankul, known popularly as the Andheri SportsComplex – BKLP, will be their new home stadium for theupcoming season of ISL. The Complex houses the Mumbai Football Arena which wasconstructed and developed in accordance with FIFA guidelinesearlier this year and will now host Mumbai City FC’s homematches come October, said a media release. Ranbir Kapoor, co-owner, Mumbai City FC said, "Our fanshave shown us tremendous support through our two seasonsdespite results not being the best. We have always wanted togive back to them and moving into the heart of the city is onesuch step. "Mumbai Football Arena (Shahji Raje Bhosle Kreeda Sankul)is a great venue, with easy accessibility for people acrossthe city. The support from Mr Aditya Thackeray, MDFA, the BMCand everyone at the stadium has been tremendous. We can’t waitto build this stadium into our new fortress," he added. PTISSR ARS BS BSRDS