Football Delhi suspends Ahbab FC as 'own goal' video goes viral on social media

The Football Delhi, the nodal authority of football in the union territory of Delhi, has taken decisive action in response to serious allegations of match fixing within the Delhi Premier League. Ahbab FC, one of the participating teams, has been suspended with immediate effect pending a thorough investigation into the incident.

The controversy erupted during a recent match between Ahbab FC and Rangers SC in the Delhi Premier League. In the closing stages of the game, two own goals were scored by Ahbab FC within the last ten minutes, raising suspicions among spectators and officials alike.

The matter gained traction when footage of the suspicious goals circulated on social media platforms, notably on X by one of the commentators. Despite efforts to remove the posts, the videos quickly went viral, prompting widespread scrutiny and concern within the Indian football community.

Indian football president Kalyan Chaubey expressed his apprehensions on Twitter, stating, "We’ve been made aware of videos circulating on SM, raising serious suspicion on Delhi Premier League. Prima facie, it’s very concerning. Over the past few months, we’ve been collecting hard evidence on suspicious matches with continuous investigation to eliminate such instances from #IndianFootball."

In response to the growing scrutiny and public outcry, the Football Delhi swiftly moved to suspend Ahbab FC from participating in the league until a comprehensive investigation is completed.

In the wake of this bizarre development, Football Delhi, which also goes by the name Delhi Soccer Association, convened an emergency meeting to address the 'alleged match fixing allegations'.

The Football Delhi has assured stakeholders and fans that the investigation will be conducted thoroughly and impartially to uncover the truth behind the allegations.