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The All India Football Federation: The All India Football Federation is actively trying to increase footballing interest in India’s most populated state, Uttar Pradesh and have announced a ‘Chief Minister’s Cup’, one-off match between Mohun Bagan Super Giant and East Bengal Football Club at the KD Singh Babu Stadium.

This will be the first time Mohun Bagan will be playing in Lucknow and the Kolkata derby is the biggest match in Indian football which highlights AIFF’s efforts to increase fan following in the state.

In an exclusive conversation with IANS, AIFF President Kalyan Chaubey spoke on the efforts made to make this match possible and what is in store for the future.