Nagaland United to host table-toppers Gokulam Kerala at Chümoukedima on November 14

Nagaland United SC will welcome Gokulam Kerala FC to Chümoukedima Football Stadium on Saturday, 14 November 2026 at 18:30 IST in an IFL 2026-27 fixture, with Gokulam entering the match top of the table. Nagaland come into the game after a debut league win away at the TRC Stadium against Real Kashmir FC, while Gokulam have two wins from two matches.

Nagaland United are competing in their first IFL season after acquiring Aizawl FC’s sporting rights through a goodwill agreement approved by the All India Football Federation on 9 September 2026. The club appointed Kaizad Ambapardiwalla as head coach for the campaign. Their opening victory at the TRC Stadium was described in reports as a win by a massive scoreline over an experienced Real Kashmir side. Gokulam Kerala have opened the season with consecutive victories and will seek a third straight win in Chümoukedima.

Nagaland United are expected to line up in a 4-3-3 with Hriatpuia in goal and a back four of Rohmingthanga Bawlte, Rova, Danmawia and Muantea; Eric, Remlala and Hriata in midfield; and Zomuana, Zozoa and Vincent leading the attack. The predicted formation and personnel follow the club’s announced squad for the fixture.

Gokulam Kerala’s projected 4-3-3 includes Shibin Raj Kunniyil in goal; Naresh Singh, Mikel Kortazar, Sarthak Golui and Sachu Siby across the defence; Ayush Adhikari, Shighil Nambrath and Lalramsanga in midfield; with Makan Winkle Chote, Crislan and Victor da Silva up front. Their most recent match was a win over Rajasthan United FC, decided by a goal from Crislan.

Rohmingthanga Bawlte, who won the best player award at the Independence Day Football Tournament 2026 while representing Aizawl FC, is listed among Nagaland’s starters after the club took over Aizawl’s league spot. Reports note his presence alongside defenders such as Rova or Stephen as a strengthening factor for Nagaland’s backline.

Crislan, the Brazilian forward for Gokulam, has scored in consecutive fixtures for his side and netted the decisive goal in the victory over Rajasthan United FC. The coverage identifies Crislan, alongside players including Hugo Diaz, as Gokulam’s primary attacking options for the away match.

Both teams are reported to have their full squads available aside from any unspecified injuries, and Saturday’s match will be the first-ever meeting between Nagaland United SC and Gokulam Kerala FC, with Nagaland occupying Aizawl FC’s former place in the IFL. The game and the remainder of the IFL 2026-27 season will be broadcast live on DD Sports and streamed on Waves OTT; Khel Now lists further coverage and updates across its social channels and apps.