Defending champions Fleet Footers SC will clash with debutantes Gorai FC in the opening match of the third Borivali Premier Football League (BPFL), conducted by the Borivali Sports Foundation, under the aegis of the MDFA and to be played at the St. Francis D’Assisi High School ground, Borivali (West) on Saturday evening.
Later, Maryland United will meet Friends FC in the second match on the opening day.
Twelve teams will be fighting for the top honours. The teams have divided into two groups and the top two teams from each group will qualify for the semi-finals and the winners will clash in the final, which is scheduled for August 15. The losing semi-finalists will contest the Third place match to be played before the final.
The champions, runners-up and third place winners, will be presented with trophies and cash awards. There will also be individual prizes and a ‘Man of the match’ award at every match.
The groupings –
Group A: Fleet Footers SC, Gorai FC, Maryland United, Friends FC, Ruthless SC, Mrmidons SC
Group B: Milan FC, KFC, Shelar FC, Vibrants FC, Soccer Starz, Challengers FC.