Delhi Football League rocked by match-fixing allegations after shocking own goals, club banned

Match-fixing allegations jolted the Delhi Football League after a video of absurd own-goals being scored during a game went viral on social media. The bizarre incident occurred during a Delhi Football League game between Ahbab FC and Rangers FC at the Ambedkar Stadium on Monday. Ahbab FC, who were leading by four goals to nil, conceded two strange own goals during the late phase of the game.

In the first instance, Ahbab FC players were seen passing the ball in their own half. Despite Rangers FC players not applying much pressure on their opponent, the move ended with one Ahbab FC footballer putting the ball into his own net for an own-goal.

The drama did not stop there as a few minutes later, one of the Ahbab players sent the ball into his own net right before the referee blew the full-time whistle.

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I can guarantee that fixing is rampant in the @FootballDelhi senior premier division- that’s why we true to play In it ever again till they take action- I have been saying it again and again- the most corrupt league In the country - @ILeague_aiff is not behind - referees - team… pic.twitter.com/6VTWDXc90Q

— Ranjit Bajaj (@THE_RanjitBajaj) February 19, 2024

Delhi FC owner Ranjit Bajaj pointed out the incident by sharing a video on social media platform X, formerly Twitter.

“I tweeted about it in January mid - no one did anything- again I have been proven right - can you believe they are not even trying to hide it now Delhi Soccer Association. These club owners are ruining the game - how the actual hell can we develop as a footballing nation! Urgent action needed - please tag all relevant people- let’s get together and save our game before it’s too late. We demand prison sentences for these fixers - even I-League is completely fixed and I don’t stay stuff unless I have proof,” read the post shared by Bajaj.

All India Football Federation (AIFF) president Kalyan Chaubey said that suspicions on Delhi Premier League are very concerning and the football’s premier governing body will be looking into the matter.

“We’ve been made aware of videos circulating on SM, raising serious suspicion on Delhi Premier League. Prima facie, it’s very concerning. Past few months we’re collecting hard evidence on suspicious matches with continuous investigation to eliminate such instances fm Indian Football,” read the post shared by Chaubey on X.

Shaji Prabhakaran, former general secretary of the All India Football Federation (AIFF) also sought severe action. “This is a criminal act and must be punished with a life ban.

“Game is taken for a ride by these people.

“I urge an unprecedented action and immediate suspension of all those involved in making our beautiful game a mockery by these exhibitions of irresponsible actions,” he wrote on X.

Delhi Soccer Association later issued a statement notifying Ahbab Football Club had been suspended. “An emergency committee meeting of DSA was held to address the alleged match fixing allegations in the recently concluded Delhi Premier League 2023/24.

The outcome of the same is as follows: Ahbab Football Club is suspended with immediate effect.

This suspension will remain in effect until the outcome of the investigation,” said an X post.

Coming back to the game, the highly contentious fixture finished 4-2 in favour of Ahbab FC.