KLASA FC

The Keinou Library and Sports Association, known as KLASA FC at the present day, was registered in 1972. KLASA aimed to look for development in the library and sports field in Keinou and adjoining areas. One of the pioneering personalities of KLASA was Chanambam Prakash Singh, a player of Indian Air Force. He started conducting training at Keinou Kangjeibung, and KLASA emerged as district champion in the consecutive years of 1976, 1977, and 1978. KLASA also claimed victories among the various inter-district tournaments. Thus, the club's popularity increased yearly.

KLASA first got promoted to the Manipur State League, the top tier league of Manipur, in 2014. In the 2017 season, KLASA FC staged a league upset by finishing at the top of the table. However, they lost to NEROCA FC in the final and end up being the runners-up.

MSL came back after a hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic in the 2021 season. KLASA finished the league toppers and qualified for the final stage. KLASA beat Sagolband United 2-1 in the semi-final and emerged as champions after defeating SSU 1-0 in the final, grabbing the title of the champions of Manipur for the first time.

In the 15th edition of the Manipur State League, KLASA finished second in the group stage. In the semi-final match, KLASA faced KIYC and entered the final after beating them comfortably. KLASA FC defeated RAU 3-0 in the final match and became the consecutive champions of Manipur.

After winning the 2022 Manipur State League, KLASA qualified for the I-League 2. {{Cite web |title=KLASA FC Keinou emerge champion of MSL |url=https://themorningbell.in/klasa-fc-keinou-emerge-champion-of-msl/ |access-date=2022-05-09 |language=en-US |archive-date=16 June 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220616052649/https://themorningbell.in/klasa-fc-keinou-emerge-champion-of-msl/ |url-status=live }} Instead of nominating them as per the AIFF regulations, the state association nominated another team, KIYC who went out in the quarter final. After a series of appeals by the club and protests against the unfair treatment to its league champions, no team from Manipur played in the following I-League 2 season.

KLASA's dream of playing in the national stage finally started to take shape after they got nominated for the 2023–24 inaugural I-League 3 season.{{Cite web |date=2023-08-22 |title=Major AIFF Decisions: 15 Clubs Nominated In 3rd Division; Youth Quota In I League Teams |url=https://thefangarage.com/articles/19829-major-aiff-decisions-15-clubs-nominated-in-3rd-division-youth-quota-in-i-league-teams |access-date=2023-09-13 |website=thefangarage.com |archive-date=18 September 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230918105857/https://thefangarage.com/articles/19829-major-aiff-decisions-15-clubs-nominated-in-3rd-division-youth-quota-in-i-league-teams }}{{Cite web |date=2023-08-22 |title=AIFF League Committee: Youth quota for I-League, State FAs nominate 3rd Division League clubs |url=https://theawayend.co/2023/08/22/aiff-league-committee-youth-quota-i-league-state-fas-nominate-3rd-division-league-clubs/ |access-date=2023-10-12 |website=The Away End |archive-date=8 November 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231108050756/https://theawayend.co/2023/08/22/aiff-league-committee-youth-quota-i-league-state-fas-nominate-3rd-division-league-clubs/ }}{{Cite web |first1=Flavio |last1=Lopes |date=25 September 2023 |agency=TNN |location=Panaji |title=THIRD DIVISION: Dempo to play at home, Sporting away |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/third-division-dempo-to-play-at-home-sporting-away/articleshow/103913923.cms |access-date=2023-09-25 |website=timesofindia.indiatimes.com |publisher=The Times of India |archive-date=28 September 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230928075342/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/third-division-dempo-to-play-at-home-sporting-away/articleshow/103913923.cms }} In the first round, they were placed in Group B along with Baroda, Sports Odisha, Jaipur Elite, and United Chirang Duar. KLASA became the table toppers without losing a single match, winning 1–0 against Baroda in the first match, drawing 0–0 with Jaipur Elite, winning 1–0 against Sports Odisha, and beating United Chirang Duar by 2–1 in their final match. As table toppers, KLASA became the first team to reach the playoffs, but could not progress any further. In the final round (play-offs), the club finished their campaign in fifth place.{{cite web|url=https://www.the-aiff.com/competitions/i-league-3|title=I-League 3 2023/24 — Final Standings (Play-off's)|website=the-aiff.com|publisher=All India Football Federation|access-date=30 December 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231231052802/https://www.the-aiff.com/competitions/i-league-3|archive-date=31 December 2023}}

• Manipur State League
• Champions (2): 2021–22,{{Cite web |title=The Away End: Manipur-State-League-2021-Final-KLASA-FC-vs-SSU|url=https://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=https://i0.wp.com/theawayend.co/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/14th-Manipur-State-League-2021-Final-KLASA-FC-vs-SSU.jpg?resize=720%252C504&ssl=1&imgrefurl=https://theawayend.co/2022/02/03/14th-manipur-state-league-2021-final-klasa-fc-vs-ssu/&tbnid=4Uk5_EGZ4IZ4qM&vet=1&docid=bk2vKeStYcZFDM&w=720&h=504&hl=en&source=sh/x/im |access-date=2022-05-09 |website=www.google.com |archive-date=31 May 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220531181325/https://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=https%3A%2F%2Fi0.wp.com%2Ftheawayend.co%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2022%2F02%2F14th-Manipur-State-League-2021-Final-KLASA-FC-vs-SSU.jpg%3Fresize%3D720%252C504&ssl=1&imgrefurl=https%3A%2F%2Ftheawayend.co%2F2022%2F02%2F03%2F14th-manipur-state-league-2021-final-klasa-fc-vs-ssu%2F&tbnid=4Uk5_EGZ4IZ4qM&vet=1&docid=bk2vKeStYcZFDM&w=720&h=504&hl=en&source=sh%2Fx%2Fim |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |title=Final Match of 14th Manipur State League 2021 at Artificial Turf Ground, Khuman Lampak, Imphal :: 3rd February 2022 ~ Pictures from Manipur |url=http://www.e-pao.net/epGallery.asp?id=1&src=Sports/Football/MSL202202_1 |access-date=2022-05-09 |website=www.e-pao.net |archive-date=4 February 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220204045636/http://www.e-pao.net/epGallery.asp?id=1&src=Sports%2FFootball%2FMSL202202_1 |url-status=live }} 2022–23

• Shirui Lily Cup
• Runners-up (1): 2021{{Cite web|title=Shillong Lajong FC emerge champs of 29th Shirui Lily Cup|url=https://www.thesangaiexpress.com/Encyc/2021/12/5/Mungchan-ZimikUkhrul-Dec-4-Shillong-Lajong-FC-SLFC-emerged-the-champions-of-the-29th-Shirui-L.html|access-date=11 November 2023|language=en|first1=Mungchan|last1=Zimik|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231111073654/https://www.thesangaiexpress.com/Encyc/2021/12/5/Mungchan-ZimikUkhrul-Dec-4-Shillong-Lajong-FC-SLFC-emerged-the-champions-of-the-29th-Shirui-L.html|archive-date=11 November 2023|location=Ukhrul|website=thesangaiexpress.com|publisher=The Sangai Express|date=5 December 2021}}
• K. Shantibala (AJSA) Football Tournament
• Winners (3): 1997–98, 2003–04, 2009–10{{Cite web |title=Klasa script win in AJSA Cup: 18th jan09 ~ E-Pao! Headlines |url=http://e-pao.net/GP.asp?src=Sport2..180109.jan09 |access-date=2022-05-30 |website=e-pao.net |archive-date=30 May 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220530063343/http://e-pao.net/GP.asp?src=Sport2..180109.jan09 |url-status=live }}
• Jiri Cup
• Winners (2): 2015–16,{{Cite web |title=KLASA lifts Jiri Cup : 10th feb15 ~ E-Pao! Headlines |url=http://e-pao.net/GP.asp?src=Sport3..100215.feb15 |access-date=2022-05-30 |website=e-pao.net |archive-date=16 June 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220616052653/http://e-pao.net/GP.asp?src=Sport3..100215.feb15 |url-status=live }} 2017–18{{Cite web |title=12th Jiri Cup KLASA blank RAU 3-0 to reach final: 14th feb18 ~ E-Pao! Headlines |url=http://e-pao.net/GP.asp?src=Sport8..140218.feb18 |access-date=2022-05-30 |website=e-pao.net |archive-date=30 May 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220530061603/http://e-pao.net/GP.asp?src=Sport8..140218.feb18 |url-status=live }}

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