Kolkata, July 26 (IANS) The season opener of the Calcutta Football League Premier Division between reigning champions Mohun Bagan and last season's runners-up Peerless SC was on Friday postponed to August 5.
Mohun Bagan, who were to play their first match at the club ground on Friday, did not get the required permission from the Public Works Department and their renovation work failed to meet the deadline.
As per the revised fixtures released by the Indian Football Association, Southern Samity, Bhowanipore Club and Calcutta Customs Club will be in action against BSS Sporting Club, NBP Rainbow SC and Kalighat Milan Sangha respectively in the opening day's fixtures on Saturday.
East Bengal will take on George Telegraph on August 9, while Mohammedan Sporting's fixture against Aryan Club was also postponed to August 7.
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