The All India Football Federation (AIFF) Appeals Committee has made a big move to speed up the confirmation of the I-League Champions. The much-awaited meeting on April 28 has now been rescheduled for April 12, paving the way for a timely end to the thrilling title contest.

🚨AIFF appeals committee meeting will take place on 12th April !
Most probably we will get the official I-League winners on the 12th !

[⚠️ Rules are very clear , if AIFF fails to give justice then Inter Kashi will explore new options including CAS ] pic.twitter.com/ivYsu4aVZy
— Inter Kashi Xtra (@IkfcXtra) April 11, 2025

In the present scenario, the focus has shifted to provisional leaders Churchill Brothers and their closest challengers, Inter Kashi. The latter is optimistic of gaining another three points from a game played against Namdhari in January that could tip the title in their direction.

Besides being eligible for a cash award of INR 1 crore, the league champion also earns promotion to the prestigious Indian Super League, India's highest-tier men's football.

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AIFF Appeal Committee to meet on April 12

AIFF to decide I-League Champions between Churchill Brothers and Inter Kashi on April 12-sportzpoint.com — Churchill Brothers were announced provisional champions on April 6th. (Image Source | X)

At first, the AIFF Disciplinary Committee awarded Inter Kashi three points from Namdhari for using an ineligible player, Cledson Carvalho da Silva, who had accumulated an excess of yellow cards. However, this verdict was suspended on March 27 by the Appeals Committee, spreading further uncertainty across both clubs.

As the season draws to a close, both clubs are in a position of nervous anticipation about their immediate future and prospective transfer plans. The AIFF is now under intense pressure from both Churchill Brothers and Inter Kashi to come to a quick resolution.

AIFF to decide I-League Champions between Churchill Brothers and Inter Kashi on April 12-sportzpoint.com — Inter Kashi celebrate after winning against Rajasthan in their last game. (Image Source | Inter Kashi on X)

Anil Kshatriya, who is a member of the Appeals Committee and plays a vital role in it,m has confirmed the new date of the meeting, assuring that the decision-making process will be unbiased. When asked about this matter, he said to Sportstar, "Yes, the Committee will be meeting on Saturday. We will hear both sides, and only then will we come to a conclusion."

The Appeals Committee is chaired by Retired Justice Rajesh Tandon and includes other members such as Retired Justice Ashok Kumar Tripathi, Kshatriya, and legal expert Diwakar Thite.

I-League 2024-25 Final Standings

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	Pts
1	Churchill Brothers	22	11	7	4	45	25	20	40
2	Inter Kashi	22	11	6	5	39	33	6	39
3	Real Kashmir	22	10	7	5	31	25	6	37
4	Gokulam Kerala	22	11	4	7	45	29	16	37
5	Rajasthan FC	22	9	6	7	34	33	1	33
6	Namdhari	22	9	5	8	30	27	3	32
7	Dempo SC	22	8	5	9	35	33	2	29
8	Shillong Lajong	22	7	7	8	46	45	1	28
9	Sreenidi Deccan	22	7	7	8	34	37	-3	28
10	Aizawl FC	22	6	5	11	35	46	-11	23
11	SC Bengaluru	22	5	6	11	24	42	-18	21
12	Delhi FC	22	3	5	14	21	44	-23	14

As things stand currently, Churchill Brothers is leading with 40 points after 22 matches, and Inter Kashi is trailing by a mere point.

If the extra points are awarded to Kashi, they will enjoy their first-ever I-League championship. If the verdict goes in favor of Churchill, they will claim the third I-League title in their history.

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