2016–17 Indian Federation Cup
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The 2017 Indian Federation Cup was the 38th and last edition of the Federation Cup, the main domestic football cup competition in India. From next season, a reformed Super Cup will take place.[1] The top eight teams from the 2016–17 I-League season participated in the tournament hosted solely in Cuttack, Odisha.[2] The tournament is set to take place between 7 May to 21 May 2017.[2] Mohun Bagan are the defending champions.
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Tournament details | |
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Country | India |
Dates | 7–21 May 2017 |
Teams | 8 |
Final positions | |
Champions | Bengaluru FC (2nd title) |
Runner-up | Mohun Bagan |
Tournament statistics | |
Matches played | 15 |
Goals scored | 44 (2.93 per match) |
Top goal scorer(s) | Balwant Singh (Mohun Bagan) Darryl Duffy (Mohun Bagan) Laldanmawia Ralte (Aizawl) (3 goals) |
Best player | Sony Norde (Mohun Bagan) |
All statistics correct as of 21 May 2017. | |
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Unlike the previous season of the tournament which was held on a home–away basis, this edition will revert to the previous format in which one venue hosts the entire tournament.[2]