The ISL winners Mumbai City FC kick-started the new season from where they left off in the previous season, and their head coach, Des Buckingham, fielded a strong lineup against the Black Panthers, who troubled them significantly in the last Durand Cup.
Rajasthan United FC controlled the midfield and had the better share of the possession for the major part of the first half. RUFC will face Odisha FC on August 11 while Bodoland FC will be against Indian Army FT on August 17.
Indian Super League (ISL) outfit NorthEast United FC will be looking to open their Durand Cup 2023 campaign on a winning note as they take on Shillong Lajong FC in the opening game of Group B at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium, Guwahati, on Friday.
In recent years, teams have used the Durand Cup to test their best budding talents ahead of the league season and the youngsters have taken their chances with both hands, as per the Indian Super League (ISL) press release.
Chennaiyin FC, quarter-finalists in the previous Durand Cup edition, have brought back head coach Owen Coyle, who has already made a name for himself in Indian football. On the other hand, it’s the start of a new era at Hyderabad FC who are in the process of rebuilding their squad under a ne
FC Goa and NorthEast United FC find themselves in Group D of the 2023 Durand Cup as the 132nd edition of the tournament kicks off on Thursday, August 3.
This edition of the tournament will witness 36 league matches, four quarter final matches, two semi-finals, and culminating into the final match on September 3 . In a remarkable display of national integration and sporting excellence, this month-long event with 43 matches will bring together
Group C features two ISL teams in the shape of southern rivals Bengaluru FC and Kerala Blasters FC, who have been rubbed shoulders in many crunch games last season.
Mumbai City FC will look to start the tournament with a bang after strengthening their squad in the summer transfer despite some notable departures in their squad.
General Dinesh Hooda, Chief of Staff, Gajraj Corps was the Chief Host and President of All India Football Federation (AIFF) Kalyan Chaubey attended the programme as a Chief Guest.