Mumbai City FC's latest victory against Chennaiyin FC meant the Islanders have managed to get 27 points out of a possible 33, bagging eight wins and three draws in the process.
With this win, the Islanders regained the top spot and still remain the only unbeaten team in the Indian Super League 2022-23. Buckingham gave credit to the players and coaching staff for the effort they are putting in behind the scenes.
Last week, Mumbai City FC continued their fine run in the ISL with a convincing victory over East Bengal FC. Lalengmawia Ralte scored his first ever ISL brace and Greg Stewart was back on the scoresheet as Des Buckingham's men moved back up into first place.
Buckingham was delighted with his team's performance against BFC and the Englishman heaped praise on his squad as they extended their unbeaten run this season.
Buckingham applauded his players for the way they converted their chances while also heaping praise on the substitutes who made a crucial impact by netting the match-winning goals.
Mumbai City FC are set to play their first game of the 2022/23 ISL campaign against reigning champions Hyderabad FC at the Shree Shiv Chhatrapati Sports complex in Pune
Earlier this year, the Islanders scripted history at the 2022 AFC Champions League, becoming the first Indian club to win a game in Asia's premier club competition
The 34-year-old joined the Islanders from fellow City Football Group side and A-League outfit Melbourne City FC for a one-year contract, until the end of the 2022/23 season.