This is going be their second participation in the forthcoming second division I-League. Once before they crashed out of this second division I-league losing to Aizawl FC. 

Still, Chanmari FC's top brass seems a little worried about increasing financial strength to fight against the stronger teams in the second division I-league. 

The team already earned qualification for the second division I-League with three consecutive victories in the ongoing third division I-league. 

'Chanmari' is a place in Aizawl and the club is being run by the local community for the last 13 years after it started its journey in 2011!

Apart from the senior squad Chanmari FC has one under-17 batch of footballers who take part in Mizoram Premier League (MPL). The two-time MPL champion club has registered all of its 25 senior footballers from the state itself. 

But now, before they start their campaign in the I-League-2 scheduled to be held in January next year, the club's executive committee seems concerned about building up a formidable side to fight against the stronger teams who will be honing their skill to earn qualification for the elite I-League next season. 

Coach, Sangha admitted, “Yes, the boys were consistent. But they do not yet have the experience needed to play against quality teams. So, looking forward to the elite I-League qualification, I cannot say we will be able to qualify for the elite I-league also. We need to utilize the next two months before we enter second division I-league.”

The club needs approximately Rs 50 Lakh to run its overall football affairs. Most of the money is being provided by the local community people. It does not yet have any title sponsorship. Only a local company has forward to join the team as their kit sponsor. 

Secretary David revealed, "We must need monitory strength if we want to earn qualification for the elite I-league as we will have to win against tough teams like DHFC, and United Sports in the second division I-League. We have plans to make an appeal to the state sports ministry for a financial grant. We are likely to appeal to different corporate houses."

The football teams in Mizoram have another major problem with the availability of grounds. All the teams are compelled to conduct their practice sessions at Rajiv Gandhi Stadium, Aizawl. 

However, the state government is already in the process of building infrastructure for football. 

Lalnghinglova Hmar, the state sports minister, also called the 'father of Mizoram football' stated, "The state is likely to get five football stadiums within the next 10 months. All will have artificial turfs and out of the 10, two-three can be used for competitions also. The remaining pitches can be used by the teams for training as all these grounds might not be full-sized due to geographical constraints."