Kochi to host ISL 2016 finale

The unmatched passion and fervour for football has led to Kochi being awarded the right to host the final of the Indian Super League 2016 on December 18. The decision was taken on Friday after a meeting of top officials of ISL. Kochi has seen the maximum spectator turnout amongst all eight venues of ISL. “We felt that awarding the prestigious final of ISL 2016 to Kochi would be an apt ode to the State’s contribution to Indian football,” said Mrs Nita Ambani, who is also a member of the International Olympic Committee (IOC).