mo4ch:> Tapping into FC Basel's expertise, Chennai City FC are building an exciting grassroots programme! | Mo4ch News

With guidance from Swiss club FC Basel, the former I-League champions have an ambitious grassroots project in the works...It wouldn't be a huge surprise to say Chennai City FC were one of the catalysts behind the increasing stature of football in Tamil Nadu in recent times.The current jewels of Tamil Nadu football - Edwin Vanspaul, Dhanpal Ganesh, Nandhakumar Sekar, Michael Soosairaj and Michael Regin - all owe Chennai City in some part for the rise in their fortunes.Ever since the Netaji Sports Club was taken over by Rohit Ramesh and re-christened as Chennai City FC, developing local talent and giving chances to youngsters have been a priority. It was evident even when the club entered the I-League through corporate entry.Editors' PicksDespite limited success in the first two years, the club stuck to their philosophy and won the I-League in 2018-19 campaign with a brilliant mix of talented foreigners and young, committed local players.Now, the Lions have even bigger plans afo…