Actor Prithviraj has announced the name of his Kochi-based team participating in the inaugural Super League Kerala. Taking to Instagram, the actor introduced 'Forca Kochi FC' as the team's official name. Prithviraj and his wife Supriya also sought suggestions for the team's name through a social media post.

"We’re thrilled to introduce Kochi’s new force in football. As we step onto the field with this new name, the Force of Kochi is poised for success and endless possibilities. We unite with world-class local football talent, inspiring Kochi and embedding every fan in our legacy," Prithviraj wrote.

Earlier, Prithviraj acquired a stake in the Kochi Pipers, a club in the Super League Kerala (SLK), becoming the first film star to co-own a professional football team in Kerala. The league will debut with six teams from Kochi, Thiruvananthapuram, Kozhikode, Thrissur, Kannur, and Malappuram, kicking off its first 45-day season in early September.