Bengaluru will bank on the firepower of attackers Jorge Pereyra Diaz and Edgar Mendez up front, while relying on the experience and versatility of Rahul Bheke in defence. Coincidentally, all three are summer signings, aimed at bolstering the Blues' chances in the 2024-25 Indian Super League
After winning the 133rd Durand Cup at the Salt Lake Stadium, NorthEast United FC head coach Juan Pedro Benali said that everyone in the squad is still in a very high state of happiness.
NorthEast United FC (NEUFC) completed a brilliant comeback victory after being two goals down to overcome defending champions Mohun Bagan Super Giant (MBSG) on penalties and clinched the 133rd Durand Cup in a thrilling final played at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan.
Defending champions Mohun Bagan Super Giant will face an in-form NorthEast United FC in the finals of the 133rd Durand Cup which will be played on Saturday at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan.
Representatives from the eight northeastern states of India convened earlier this week in Shillong, Meghalaya, with a shared vision of advancing football in the region as reported by the All India Football Association.
The Mariners pipped Punjab FC 6-5 in a thrilling sudden death after both teams were locked 3-3 in regulation time in the quarter-final. The defending champions will be excited to return back to their home ground for the semi-final against 2022 Durand Cup champions Bengaluru FC. On the other
Kolkata giant Mohun Bagan Super Giant confirmed their semi-final spot at the Durand Cup 2024 after beating Punjab FC 6-5 on penalties in the quarter-finals clash at the JRD Tata Sports Complex in Jamshedpur on Friday.
Four Indian Super League (ISL) teams -- defending champions Mohun Bagan SG, Punjab FC, Bengaluru FC, and Kerala Blasters FC -- will be in action on Friday, competing for the final two semi-final spots.
All India Football Federation (AIFF) president Kalyan Chaubey on Wednesday wrote to West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to reinstate the Durand Cup matches in Kolkata.
NorthEast United FC will kick off the quarter-final fixtures as they host Indian Army FT, followed by East Bengal FC squaring off against Shillong Lajong FC later on Wednesday.
As per an Indian Super League (ISL) press release, the draw was held virtually with representatives of the eight qualified teams present. After the FC Goa versus Shillong Lajong FC Group F game in Shillong concluded on Saturday and it became clear who the eight qualified teams were, a video