New Delhi [India], June 5 (ANI): The All India Football Federation (AIFF) on Friday issued an invite to accept bids for new clubs from non-I-League cities to join the league from 2020 onwards.

The bids have been invited from prospective team owners from New Delhi, Ranchi, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Bhopal, Lucknow and Ahmedabad, amongst others.

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"As per the invitation to tender, the entity that wins the bid will be granted the right to own and operate a new football club from 2020 onwards. The aforementioned club will have the opportunity (if applicable, and subject to qualification) to also compete in the AFC club competitions," AIFF said in a statement. (ANI)

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