Indian Bank Recreational Club

Indian Bank RC
Full nameIndian Bank Recreational Club
Nickname(s)The Bankers
Founded1990; 34 years ago (1990)
GroundJawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Chennai
Capacity40,000
Chief CoachSyed Sabir Pasha
LeagueCFA Senior Division
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Indian Bank Recreational Club (also known as Football Club Indian Bank)[1] is an Indian professional football club based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.[2][3] The club formerly participated in the National Football League,[4][5][6][7] and the I-League Second Division. They are currently competing in Chennai Football League, under license from Tamil Nadu Football Association (TNFA).[8]

Indian Bank was managed by former India international, Syed Sabir Pasha, who also captained the team since their inception.[9][10][11][12] Indian Bank also participated in the National Football League II,[13] and National Football League III.[14]

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