India I-League 03/24 13:30 23 Trau FC v Neroca FC W 1-2
India I-League 03/21 10:30 24 [13] Neroca FC v Trau FC [12] W 1-0
India I-League 03/17 11:00 22 [13] Neroca FC v Mohammedan SC [1] L 0-2
India I-League 03/11 10:00 21 Rajasthan United v Neroca FC L 5-1
India I-League 03/08 09:30 20 [12] Neroca FC v Churchill Brothers SC [9] L 2-3
India I-League 02/27 11:00 18 Inter Kashi FC v Neroca FC L 3-1
India I-League 02/23 08:30 17 [12] Neroca FC v Delhi FC [8] L 1-2
India I-League 02/18 08:30 16 [12] Neroca FC v Shillong Lajong FC [7] L 0-2
India I-League 02/14 09:00 15 Namdhari Sports Academy v Neroca FC L 3-2
India I-League 02/10 11:00 14 Neroca FC v Sreenidi Deccan - Postponed
India I-League 02/03 11:00 13 Neroca FC v Trau FC - Postponed
India I-League 12/24 13:30 12 [1] Mohammedan SC v Neroca FC [12] L 2-1
India I-League 12/15 13:30 11 Neroca FC v Rajasthan L 3-4
India I-League 12/10 13:30 10 Churchill Brothers SC v Neroca FC L 4-1
India I-League 12/01 13:30 8 [10] Neroca FC v Inter Kashi FC [9] L 1-3
India I-League 11/27 08:30 7 [8] Delhi FC v Neroca FC [10] W 3-4
India I-League 11/23 11:00 6 [10] Neroca FC v Real Kashmir FC [9] L 0-4
India I-League 11/18 11:00 5 [12] Neroca FC v Namdhari Sports Academy [9] W 2-1
India I-League 11/14 13:30 4 [12] Neroca FC v Aizawl FC [10] L 1-3
India I-League 11/09 08:30 3 [9] Shillong Lajong FC v Neroca FC [13] D 1-1
India I-League 11/05 13:30 2 [5] Gokulam FC v Neroca FC [13] L 4-1
India I-League 10/29 11:00 1 [4] Sreenidi Deccan v Neroca FC [4] L 4-0
India Super Cup 04/05 11:30 14 Sreenidi Deccan v Neroca FC L 4-2
India Super Cup 04/03 15:00 636 Rajasthan v Neroca FC W 3-5
India I-League 03/11 08:30 22 [9] Neroca FC v Churchill Brothers SC [6] L 0-1
India I-League 03/05 12:00 21 [10] Neroca FC v Mohammedan SC [9] W 2-0
India I-League 03/01 08:30 20 [12] Sudeva Delhi FC v Neroca FC [10] D 3-3
India I-League 02/23 11:00 19 [8] Neroca FC v Rajasthan [10] L 0-1
India I-League 02/20 13:30 18 [8] Neroca FC v Roundglass Punjab FC [2] L 0-1
India I-League 02/11 08:30 17 [7] Real Kashmir FC v Neroca FC [8] D 2-2

Wikipedia - NEROCA FC

NEROCA Football Club is an Indian professional football club based in Imphal, Manipur, that competes in I-League, the second tier of Indian football league system. Founded in 1965, and nicknamed "Orange Brigade", the club made their I-League 2nd Division debut in the 2015–16 season. Winning the 2016–17 league, they secured promotion to the I-League.

NEROCA is the only club from Northeast India to reach the final of the coveted Durand Cup. The club also competes in Manipur State League.

History

Formation and early years

North Eastern Re-Organising Cultural Association (NEROCA) was established in 1965 with the hope of improving quality in the field of cultural activities and sports in the Indian state of Manipur. It was registered under the Manipur State co-operative Society Registration Act bearing registration No. 1016 of 1972. NEROCA is a registered football club of Imphal East District Football Association, and affiliated with All Manipur Football Association (AMFA). NEROCA has participated in the Manipur State League (MSL), since its inception and finished second-placed in the MSL 2007.

2014–present

In the 9th season of Manipur State League (2014), NEROCA won championship trophy. The club as per norms of the All India Football Federation (AIFF), changed the nomenclature from "NEROCA" to "NEROCA Football Club Imphal", aiming to join I-League 2nd Division. NEROCA then went on to compete in the 2015–16 and 2016–17 I-League 2nd Division seasons. They emerged as champions of the 2016–17 season with 26 points in 10 matches from the final round, and qualified for the 2017–18 season of the I-League. They also clinched the title of Manipur State League in 2016.

The biggest achievement of NEROCA is emerging as the runners-up in the 2017–18 I-League. Under the coaching of Gift Raikhan, they finished campaign with 32 points from 18 matches. In that season, NEROCA brought Vector X as their official shirt sponsor. In the 2020–21 I-League, NEROCA finished bottom of the Relegation Stage and got formally relegated, but were reinstated by AIFF after viewing the situation of COVID-19 pandemic.

On 4 July 2021, NEROCA signed Khogen Singh as their head coach for the 2021–22 I-League season, and began the league journey with a 3–2 win against Sreenidi Deccan on 27 December 2021. They achieved seventh position in league table. They later participated in 2022 Durand Cup. In 2022–23 I-League, NEROCA they finished on tenth position, and later, failed to qualify for the 2023 Indian Super Cup. In October, the club roped in Malaysian manager Jacob Joseph as head coach for 2023–24 league season.

Neroca FC is a professional football club based in Imphal, Manipur, India. The team was founded in 1965 and has since then become one of the most successful clubs in the region. The team plays in the I-League, which is the top tier of Indian football.

Neroca FC has a strong fan base and is known for its attacking style of play. The team's home ground is the Khuman Lampak Main Stadium, which has a capacity of 30,000 spectators. The team's colors are orange and black, and its logo features a tiger, which is a symbol of strength and power.

The team has had several successful seasons in recent years, finishing as runners-up in the I-League in the 2017-18 season. The team has also won the Manipur State League several times and has been a dominant force in regional football.

Neroca FC has a talented squad of players, including some of the best young talents in Indian football. The team is coached by Gift Raikhan, who is known for his tactical acumen and ability to get the best out of his players.

Overall, Neroca FC is a team with a rich history and a bright future. With its passionate fan base and talented squad, the team is poised to continue its success in the years to come.