Category: Press Releases

Former India striker and current Mohammedan Sporting team manager Dipendu Biswas has expressed his admiration for the Durand Cup, hailing it as a priceless platform for young footballers and a vital season opener for Indian football. As Asia’s oldest football tournament, the Durand Cup not only draws the country’s top Indian Super League (ISL) and… Continue reading Dipendu Biswas hails Durand Cup as a launchpad for young football talent

Jamshedpur FC – 2 (Siju 28’ OG, Praful 46’)                                                                                                                  1 Ladakh FC – 0 ()     Jamshedpur, August 08, 2025: Jamshedpur FC delivered a polished and clinical performance to down 1 Ladakh FC 2-0 in Group C of the 134th IndianOil Durand Cup which was played here at the JRD Tata Sports Complex… Continue reading Jamshedpur FC ease into quarterfinals with comfortable victory over 1 Ladakh FC

In the sweltering heat of Kolkata’s Salt Lake Stadium, the Mecca of Indian football, time seemed to freeze in the 99th minute. Slovenian striker Luka Majcen, his long hair matted with sweat and eyes locked on the goal, pounced on a loose rebound. With a calm slot past the Mohammedan Sporting keeper, he ignited pandemonium… Continue reading From Slovenia to Salt Lake: Luka Majcen’s redemption arc ignites Durand Cup

Mohammedan Sporting Club – 3 (Sajal Bag 5’[p], Maxion 21’, Maxion 30’) BSF Football Club – 0 ()     Kolkata, August 07, 2025: Mohammedan Sporting Club ended their Durand Cup 2025 campaign in emphatic fashion, producing a dominant all-round display to ease past BSF FT with a 3-0 win in Group B of the… Continue reading Mohammedan Sporting thump BSF to end Durand Cup campaign on a winning note

NEROCA FC – 0                                                                                                                        Indian Navy FT – 0   Imphal, August 7: NEROCA FC and Indian Navy FT played out a hard-fought goalless draw in their Group F encounter of the 134th IndianOil Durand Cup, here at the Khuman Lampak Main Stadium, to earn a point each. Despite several half-chances and moments of promise,… Continue reading NEROCA FC and Indian Navy shares spoils in a goalless draw

  Emami East Bengal FC – 1 (Hamid Ahadad 68’)                                                                                                                 Namdhari FC – 0   Kolkata, August 6, 2025: Emami East Bengal FC moved a step closer to securing a knockout berth at the 134th IndianOil Durand Cup with a narrow 1-0 win over a resilient Namdhari FC in a tightly contested Group A encounter,… Continue reading Debut goal from Hamid Ahadad seals crucial win for East Bengal

On the storied grounds where Asia’s oldest football tournament unfolds, few names resonate with the same emotional depth as Ishfaq Ahmed. Born in the picturesque valleys of Srinagar in 1983, this Kashmiri central midfielder has woven his life story through the very fabric of Indian football– with the prestigious Durand Cup serving as both witness… Continue reading The Architect of Dreams: Ishfaq Ahmed’s enduring love affair with the Durand Cup

Kokrajhar, August 6th, 2025: ITBP FT held Punjab FC to a goalless draw in a Group D encounter of the 134th IndianOil Durand Cup which was played here at the SAI Stadium. Punjab FC were wasteful in front of goal, failing to convert their chances as ITBP showcased some resilient defending to secure a hard… Continue reading ITBP FT hold Punjab FC to a goalless draw

Malaysian Armed Forces (ATM) FT – 1 (Nasir Yasa 67’)                                                                                      Rangdajeid United FC – 0   Shillong, August 5, 2025: A second-half strike by forward Nasir Yasa proved to be the difference as Malaysian Armed Forces (ATM) FT edged past homeside Rangdajied United FC (RUFC) 1-0 in a tightly contested Group F match of the… Continue reading Nasir Yasa’s goal hands Malaysian Armed Forces a narrow win over Rangdajied United

The IndianOil Durand Cup has always been a platform for future stars to announce themselves on the national stage. The stories of the likes of Shyam Thapa, Sunil Chhetri et all, are now part of Durand folklore. The 134th edition, played for the first time across five states, has probably yet again, given Indian football… Continue reading Star Watch: Makakmayum Daniyal wants to be a legend of Indian football