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East Bengal face a tough draw in AFC Champions League Two

East Bengal face a tough draw in AFC Champions League Two

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Indian Super League champions East Bengal were on Tuesday handed a challenging draw in Group D of the AFC Champions League Two with the Kolkata giants set to face Jordanian champions Al Hussein SC, Iraqi powerhouse Al Shorta SC and Oman’s Al Seeb Club. The group-stage campaign will begin on September 15 and will be played in a home-and-away round-robin format, with each team facing the other three twice. The schedule is yet to be announced. East Bengal, who are the only representative from the country in the group stage, will be making their ninth appearance in the group phase of Asia’s second-tier club competition and their first since 2015, when the tournament was known as the AFC Cup. East Bengal earned their place after winning the 2025-26 Indian Super League before overcoming Kuwait’s Al-Arabi SC 4-1 in extra time in the preliminary stage. FC Goa the other club in the preliminary stage however failed to make the cut going down to Turkmenistan outfit Arkadag. East Bengal will now face three clubs with strong domestic …

East Bengal thrash Rajshahi Stars 4-0 in AFC Women’s Champions League

East Bengal thrash Rajshahi Stars 4-0 in AFC Women’s Champions League

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East Bengal FC began their AFC Women’s Champions League 2026-27 Preliminary Stage campaign in emphatic fashion, defeating Bangladesh’s Rajshahi Stars FC 4-0 at the Likas Stadium in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia, on Monday. Ghanaian forward Olivia Anokye led the scoring with a brace, while India internationals Astam Oraon and Soumya Guguloth also found the net as the Indian Women’s League champions produced a dominant display. East Bengal needed only nine minutes to take the lead. Anokye converted from the penalty spot after the Indian side were awarded a spot-kick, giving goalkeeper Rupna Chakma little chance despite her efforts. The advantage was doubled in the 26th minute when Astam Oraon finished to put East Bengal firmly in control. The Indian side continued to dictate proceedings and added a third goal nine minutes before the interval. Rimpa Haldar sent a cross into the area in the 38th minute, with Sulanjana Raul retrieving the ball at the far post before cutting it back for Anokye. The Ghanaian made no mistake to complete her brace and give East Bengal a …

Lineups, Team News & Kolkata Derby Updates

Lineups, Team News & Kolkata Derby Updates

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East Bengal vs Mohun Bagan Live Score, Durand Cup 2026: The last Kolkata Derby had far-reaching effects on the ISL’s title race. (PTI Photo) The 135th Durand Cup kicks off today with the Kolkata Derby. Just over two months ago, East Bengal and Mohun Bagan SG played a thriller of a match in the Indian Super League (ISL) at a packed Salt Lake Stadium. The match had far-reaching effects on the title race but more importantly, it gave a glimpse of just how vibrant Indian football can be at a time when questions hung over its very existence. The match ended in a 1-1 draw, with Jason Cummings equalising for Bagan five minutes after Edmund put East Bengal in front. The result worked in East Bengal’s favour, with the red and yellow brigade winning the title for the first time, their first national league title overall in 22 years. Story continues below this ad Mohun Bagan enter the tournament as the competition’s most successful club, having won the Durand Cup 17 times. East Bengal are …

How Kolkata Derby could decide ISL 2025-26 title race?

How Kolkata Derby could decide ISL 2025-26 title race?

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The 2025-26 Indian Super League season is heading towards a dramatic finish. Usually, by the final week of the ISL season, the points table gives a fairly clear indication of who is likely to lift the title. But this season has been anything but predictable. With the league set to conclude on May 21, as many as seven teams, from current table toppers East Bengal FC to seventh-placed Mumbai City FC, remain mathematically in contention for the league title. The ISL follows a single-leg round-robin format this season, where all 14 teams play each other once. Unlike previous editions, there are no playoffs or knockout rounds this year, meaning the team finishing at the top of the table after 91 matches will be crowned champions. And because of that format, every remaining match suddenly feels like a final. Here’s a look at what each of the seven teams needs to do to win the ISL title: East Bengal Points: 22 from 11 matches | Goal Difference: +18 East Bengal FC currently sit at the top …

NorthEast United coach Juan Pedro Benali’s emotional plea to Indian fans

NorthEast United coach Juan Pedro Benali’s emotional plea to Indian fans

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3 min readFeb 18, 2026 12:29 AM IST NorthEast United FC head coach Juan Pedro Benali delivered an emotional message on the eve of the club’s Indian Super League (ISL 12) opener against East Bengal FC, urging fans to support their respective teams while keeping the larger picture in mind. “It’s easy to criticise on social media. Buy the tickets to watch your team, be it NorthEast United FC, East Bengal FC or Kerala Blasters FC, make people feel that football is important. Rather than sitting at home and criticising, not watching the games, come to the stadiums,” said the Spaniard. Benali, 56, asked fans to make a sacrifice that will help the clubs and Indian football overall. “We know it is a difficult moment, but support your team. Just for that ₹100, ₹200 or ₹50 (match ticket price), it’s money. The sacrifice that you make by travelling to watch the game, be it 10, 20, 50, or 80 km, is a sacrifice. But when you make that sacrifice, you earn the right to criticise, …

East Bengal FC begin campaign with 3-0 win over NorthEast United

East Bengal FC begin campaign with 3-0 win over NorthEast United

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East Bengal FC opened their Indian Super League 2025-26 campaign with a commanding 3-0 victory over NorthEast United FC at the Vivekananda Yuva Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata on Monday. After a goalless first half, East Bengal took control in the second period through a decisive spell from Youssef Ezzejjari. The forward broke the deadlock in the 65th minute, finishing from close range after connecting with a cross from Bipin Singh. Six minutes later, Ezzejjari struck again to double the advantage and shift momentum firmly in the hosts’ favour. NorthEast United had shown encouraging signs earlier, with Jithin MS posing a threat down the right flank and Andy Rodriguez orchestrating play in midfield. However, East Bengal tightened their defensive structure and capitalised on key moments after the hour mark. Hosts seal win in stoppage time As NorthEast pushed forward in search of a response, East Bengal maintained control and added a third goal deep into stoppage time. Miguel Ferreira found the net in the 90+2 minute to cap a clinical performance and secure all three points. …

East Bengal tops table as IWL Phase 1 concludes

East Bengal tops table as IWL Phase 1 concludes

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East Bengal FC finished the first phase of the Indian Women’s League 2025-26 with a perfect record of 18 points after a 3-0 win over former champions Gokulam Kerala FC at the Kalyani Stadium in Kalyani on Friday It was a battle between the winners and runners-up from last season, and it ended with East Bengal taking another step in their quest to become only the second team in IWL history to win back-to-back titles. The only team to defend their title so far are Gokulam Kerala, but they find themselves in an unwanted relegation battle this season after just one win in seven games. Fazila Ikwaput opened the scoring for the Moshal Girls in the 35th minute before strikes from Resty Nanziri (55′) and Sulanjana Raul (76′) ensured three more points for Anthony Andrews’ side. With six wins in six, East Bengal are two points ahead of second-placed Sethu FC, who defeated Garhwal United FC 4-1. East Bengal also have a game in hand as their fixture against Sribhumi FC was postponed due to …

East Bengal run riot on Anthony Andrews’ 50th IWL match as league action continues

East Bengal run riot on Anthony Andrews’ 50th IWL match as league action continues

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East Bengal FC marked head coach Anthony Andrews’ 50th match in the Indian Women’s League with a commanding 5-0 victory over Kickstart FC at the Kalyani Stadium on Tuesday. The emphatic result extended East Bengal’s perfect start to the 2025–26 season, keeping them top of the standings with five wins from five matches. Ugandan striker Fazila Ikwaput led the charge with a brace, scoring in the 15th and 73rd minutes. Resty Nanziri, Sulanjana Raul, and Astam Oraon also found the net as East Bengal dominated possession and chances throughout the contest. Kickstart struggled to contain the pace and movement of the Moshal Girls and remained in the relegation zone after another difficult outing. Elsewhere in Kolkata, Sesa Football Academy registered their first-ever point of the IWL season after holding Gokulam Kerala FC to a goalless draw at the National Centre of Excellence. Gokulam struck the woodwork twice in the opening minutes and controlled large spells of the game, but Sesa defended resolutely and saw two late efforts ruled out. The result leaves Gokulam sixth in …

AFC Women’s Champions League 2025-26: East Bengal FC target quarter-final spot – Preview

AFC Women’s Champions League 2025-26: East Bengal FC target quarter-final spot – Preview

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Fresh off a statement 3-1 victory over last season’s quarter-finalists, Iran’s Bam Khatoon FC, East Bengal FC Women will have a defining moment in their maiden AFC Women’s Champions League campaign when they confront defending champions and hosts Wuhan Jiangda FC in their second Group B fixture at Wuhan’s Hankou Cultural and Sports Centre on Thursday. The Red & Gold Women currently sit atop Group B with 3 points and require 1 point from their last 2 matches in order to advance to the quarter-finals. The opening fixture of Group B at the same venue on Monday afternoon saw EBFC Women assert their dominance with clinical finishing and defensive resolve. Shilky Devi, captain Fazila Ikwaput and Resty Nanziri scored for the Kolkata-based club. The win marked an Indian club’s first-ever group stage win in the competition, eclipsing Odisha FC’s efforts from the 2024-25 edition. Wuhan Jiangda, meanwhile, were held to a 1-1 draw by Uzbekistan’s PFC Nasaf in their first game. The five-time Chinese Women’s Super League champions clinched the inaugural AWCL crown last season …

Mumbai City reach AIFF Super Cup semi-finals; joins FC Goa, East Bengal, Punjab FC

Mumbai City reach AIFF Super Cup semi-finals; joins FC Goa, East Bengal, Punjab FC

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Mumbai City FC edged past Kerala Blasters FC 1-0 at the PJN Stadium in Fatorda, Goa, on Thursday, November 6, 2025, to book their place in the semi-finals of the AIFF Super Cup 2025–26. It was a night of heartbreak for the Blasters, as a late 88th-minute own goal by Freddy Lallawmawma and the costly red card of Sandeep Singh Soraisham saw them crash out of the competition. The result saw the Islanders leapfrog the Blasters on head-to-head record after both sides finished Group D with six points each. From the outset, the tension was palpable. Both teams knew the stakes – Kerala Blasters only needed a draw to progress, while Mumbai City FC required to win to advance. The Islanders started brightly, pressing high and forcing early turnovers. Vikram Partap Singh and Jorge Pereyra Díaz looked lively, while Jorge Ortiz pulled the strings in midfield, dictating the tempo. But for all their energy, Mumbai City couldn’t break through Kerala Blasters’ compact defensive structure. The Blasters, meanwhile, weathered the early storm and gradually found rhythm …