2007–08 I-League

The 2007–08 I-League kicked off on 24 November 2007 at the Fatorda Stadium, Margao, Goa. The first match of the season was played between the two Goan clubs Dempo and Salgaocar. The top team in the I-League qualified for the qualifying phase of the 2009 AFC Champions League, while the bottom two teams were relegated to I-League 2nd Division in the next season. == Introduction == After the 2006–07 NFL season, it was announced that it would be rebranded as the I-League for the 2007–08 season. The league's first season consisted of eight teams from the previous NFL campaign and two teams from the 2nd Division to form a 10 team league. Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC), the title sponsors of the previous NFL, were named as the title sponsors of the I-League before the league kicked off in November 2007. The league also announced a change in their foreign-player restrictions with the new rule being that all the clubs could sign four foreigners – three non-Asian and one which must be Asian. The league also announced that, for the first season, matches will be broadcast on Zee Sports. == Over view == The league was contested by 10 teams, Viva Kerala and Salgaocar SC were promoted from NFL - 2. Dempo winning the championship. This victory marked their first ileague and third national league title. Churchill Brothers FC secured the second position, while JCT came third. Viva Kerala and Salgaocar SC were relegated to I-league 2. == Teams == == Standings == === League table === == Results == == Top goalscorers == Last updated: 23 February 2008 Ref: == References == == External links == "specials/ileague/", indianfootball.com, archived from the original on 28 January 2008