The 2004–05 National Football League was the ninth season of the National Football League, the top Indian professional league for association football clubs, since its inception in 1996. 12 teams took part in the season. Dempo won the league by scoring 47 points in 22 matches. Sporting Goa won the second position by scoring 45 points in 22 matches. Dudu Omagbemi of Sporting Clube de Goa was the highest goal scorer of the league (21).
Overview It was contested by 12 teams,State Bank of Travancore (SBT) and Fransa FC were promoted from NFL 2. Dempo won the championship and this was their first title. Sporting Goa came second and East Bengal came third. Churchill Brothers Sc, Vasco S C, State Bank of Travancore (SBT) and Tollygunge Agragami were relegated from the National Football League -2. League standings
Season awards The following awards were given at the conclusion of the season. Dudu Omagbemi of Sporting Clube, who scored 21 goals, was named the best player and best forward for the season.
Award Recipient Club Best Player Dudu Omagbemi Sporting Goa Best Forward Dudu Omagbemi Sporting Goa Best Midfielder Climax Lawrence East Bengal Best Goalkeeper Satish Kumar Dempo Best Defender Mahesh Gawli Mahindra United Fair PlayJCT Mills
References
External links 9th National Football League at Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation League home at Rediff.com