1997–98 National Football League (India)

The 1997–98 National Football League, also known as the Philips National League for sponsorship reasons,[2] was the second season of National Football League, the top Indian league for association football clubs, since its inception in 1996.

National Football League
Season1997–98
Dates13 December 1997 – 22 March 1998
ChampionsMohun Bagan
1st NFL title
1st Indian title
Relegatednone
Asian Club ChampionshipChurchill Brothers
Top goalscorerRaman Vijayan (10 goals)[1]

Overview

It was contested by 10 teams, and Mohun Bagan won the championship.[3]

League standings

PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPts
1Mohun Bagan189722010+1034
2East Bengal188731810+831
3Salgaocar188641913+630
4Kochin188552620+629
5Air India186841816+226
6Dempo185762022−222
7JCT184951915+421
8Indian Bank185672023−321
9Churchill Brothers184772026−619
10Mahindra & Mahindra181215530−255
Source: rsssf.com

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