Jaipur: Rajasthan United Football Club are all set to host their second home fixture of the Indian Football League (IFL) 2026-27 season against Gokulam Kerala FC on November 7, 2026 here at Vidhyadhar Nagar Stadium. The match is scheduled to kick off at 3pm, as the Desert Warriors prepare to take the field in front of their home supporters.Rajasthan United FC, who lost their inaugural outing 1-0 against Sreenidi Deccan on Sunday, will look to make the most of their home advantage and deliver a strong performance against the Kerala-based side. With the support of their home crowd, the Desert Warriors will be determined to put up a spirited display and continue building momentum in the ongoing league season.
Rajasthan United FC will play their second home outing of the Indian Football League 2026-27 season against Gokulam Kerala FC on Saturday at Vidyadhar Nagar Stadium
The occasion will also be graced by the presence of several distinguished guests and dignitaries. Suresh Mishra will attend as the chief guest, while Ramprasad, Senior Pracharak and RSS Patron, will be present as the guest of honour. The club will also welcome Ravindra Panchal, senior strategic adviser and PRO, RUFC; Trilok Khandelwal, joint secretary, RUFC; DK Jain, vice chairperson, RUFC; KK Tak, chairperson, RUFC; and Roshni Tak, director, RUFC.Speaking ahead of the second home encounter, KK Tak, chairperson of Rajasthan United FC, expressed his excitement about the upcoming match and the presence of the distinguished guests. He said, “We are delighted to welcome our esteemed guests and dignitaries to Vidyadhar Nagar Stadium for this important fixture. Their presence and encouragement mean a great deal to the club and our players. Our boys are ready, motivated and looking forward to taking on Gokulam Kerala FC. Playing in front of our home supporters always brings a special energy, and we are determined to make the most of this opportunity. I warmly invite all football lovers from Jaipur and across Rajasthan to come to the stadium, support our team and stand behind our Desert Warriors. Let us come together and make our home ground a fortress. We look forward to seeing the entire Rajasthan football community cheering for our team.”
Rajasthan United FC will play their second home outing of the Indian Football League 2026-27 season against Gokulam Kerala FC on Saturday at Vidyadhar Nagar Stadium
Rajasthan United FC Head Coach Giuseppe Cristaldi expressed confidence in the team’s preparations, emphasising the importance of consistency, tactical discipline and building on the positives from the previous fixture. Speaking at the pre-match news conference, he said, “Going into this fixture, our focus remains on improving our performance and building on the positives from the previous match. We need to create more goal-scoring opportunities, improve our combinations in the final third and maintain our defensive intensity. We know what we are capable of, and we are not going to change our approach based solely on results. Football is also about consistency and attention to detail, and these are the areas we continue to work on. Every match presents a different challenge, and we must be more precise and clinical in the opportunities we create.”Speaking about the opposition and the importance of playing at home, the head coach added, “Gokulam Kerala FC are a very competitive and experienced side, and we respect every opponent. However, we believe in our strengths and are determined to compete for all three points. Playing at home is very important for us, especially as we look to begin our journey positively in front of our supporters. The support of the people of Jaipur can make a real difference to the team. I believe this city has the potential to come out in large numbers and support Rajasthan United. We hope to see our fans at Vidhyadhar Nagar Stadium, standing behind the Desert Warriors.”Rajasthan United FC forward Thiago also shared his thoughts on his experience in Indian football, his personal ambitions for the season and the team’s mindset ahead of the encounter. Highlighting his determination to contribute to the team’s campaign, he said, “My experience in Indian football has been good, and I believe it can help the team. Our previous match gave us important lessons, and we are working to improve our performance for the next game. My personal goal this season is to contribute more to the team’s campaign, create opportunities and make the most of my chances. I want to score goals, help the team earn points and contribute to more victories.”Speaking about the team’s preparation and the supporters, RUFC captain Diego Mauricio added, “The team is feeling very positive ahead of the match. Everyone has been working hard in training and giving 100 % every day. We want to carry that same commitment onto the pitch and give our best to secure the win. I hope our fans come to the stadium, enjoy the game and continue supporting us. Your support gives us extra motivation, and we hope to give you a winning performance.”Rajasthan United FC extends a warm invitation to all football enthusiasts, supporters and the people of Jaipur and Rajasthan to join the club at Vidhyadhar Nagar Stadium and be part of this exciting football encounter. The club looks forward to a strong turnout and an atmosphere filled with passion, energy and unwavering support for the Desert Warriors.
