New Delhi, Nov. 4 -- Samaleswari SC will make their home debut as they face Goan heavyweights Dempo SC in the Indian Football League 2026-27 season tomorrow at the Birsa Munda Athletics Stadium in Rourkela on Thursday, November 5.

Playing their debut campaign, Samaleswari SC, showed a good account of themselves in their first ever match going down 2-3 narrowly to former I-League champions Gokulam Kerala FC in Kozhikode after conceding in the seventh minute of injury time, according to a release.

Argentine forward Pereyra Diaz emerged as the standout performer against Gokulam Kerala, constantly testing the opposing goalkeeper with sharp efforts before converting his late penalty, while winger Sahil Harijan provided a persistent spark wit...