Chanmari FC
Association football club in Mizoram, India
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Chanmari Football Club is an Indian professional football club based in Aizawl, Mizoram.[2][3] They are currently competing in the Indian Football League and the Mizoram Premier League.[4][5][6]
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| Full name | Chanmari Football Club | |||
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| Nickname | CFC | |||
| Founded | 19 June 2011[1] | |||
| Ground | Rajiv Gandhi Stadium | |||
| Capacity | 20,000 | |||
| Chairman | Vanlalruatfamkima | |||
| Head coach | Dipankur Sharma | |||
| League | Indian Football League Mizoram Premier League (reserves) | |||
| 2026 | TBA | |||
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History
Chanmari FC was founded in 2011. In May 2017, they formed a partnership with then Indian Super League club FC Pune City. As part of the association, Pune City has promised to help the Aizawl-based club build a youth structure by providing them with coaches and training equipment. This partnership would enable Chanmari to set up youth teams and thereby help local Mizoram players to train and benefit in professional environment.[7] The club also takes part in the Mizoram Independence Day Cup.[8] Club's youth team competed in the U19 I-League.[9]
Kit manufacturers and shirt sponsors
| Period | Kit manufacturer | Shirt sponsor |
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| 2024–present | Six5six | Ather Energy |
Stadium
Chanmari FC plays its home matches at the Rajiv Gandhi Stadium, located in Salem Veng, Mualpui, Aizawl.[10] It has artificial turf and a seating capacity of 20,000 spectators.[11]
Rivalries
Mizoram derby
In the regional championships including the Mizoram Premier League, the club nurtures rivalry with local side Aizawl FC.[12][13]
Players
First-team squad
- As of July 2025
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Honours
- I-League 2
- Runners-up (1): 2024–25
- I-League 3
- Mizoram Premier League
- Mizoram Independence Day Cup
- Champions (1): 2013[17]