Ray of Hope !!!

The taking over of one of the prominent football clubs in the capital city, New Delhi Heroes, by art auction house Osian's and IOS Sports & Leisure does give a ray of hope to the game and its players in the Capital.


It is for the first time in the country that a professional sports management agency has bought a football club. Besides, it is also the first ever corporate takeover soccer club in the capital. The club has already hired a professional coach in Nigerian Chima Okorie and are in negotiation with professional players to play for their team in the next season of NFL.

Osian's are associated with the oldest football tournament in the country by becoming the title sponsors of the Durand Cup while IOS are the event managers of the annual competition.

This takeover is another step in our continuing process to develop the game of India. They want to make the club a pioneer in Indian football. Right from its management to training facilities available, everything will be chairman of Osian's.

Hailing the deal, we players would like more and more sponsors in corporate houses to take over the mantle of clubs. DSA is not averse to the idea as long as it is for the betterment of the game. This is the only way to bring in money into the game and ignite interests in among the youngsters.

"It's a good sign. The flow of money is the only way to improve the game. Hope others follow suit”


~Harish