 2nd Battalion of Middlesex Regiment after winning the Rovers Cup in 1926 | |
| Organising body | Western India Football Association (WIFA) |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1890 |
| Abolished | 2001 |
| Region | India |
| Last champions | Mohun Bagan (14th title) |
| Most successful club(s) | Mohun Bagan (14 titles)[1] |
The Rovers Cup was an annual football tournament held in India, organized by the Western India Football Association.[2][3] Incorporated in 1890, it was the third oldest tournament in India after Trades Cup.[4][5][6]
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