Star Watch: “Scoring Feels Great, Winning Feels Better,”- Alaaeddine Ajaraie

NorthEast United FC began their title defence in emphatic fashion at the 134th edition of the Durand Cup, as Moroccan forward Alaaeddine Ajaraie scored a clinical hat-trick to steer the defending champions to a 3–1 win over Malaysian Armed Forces FT in their Group E opener at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium. Ajaraie, who was last… Continue reading Star Watch: “Scoring Feels Great, Winning Feels Better,”- Alaaeddine Ajaraie

Indian Army FT edge past ten men Tribhuvan Army FC by a solitary goal

   Indian Army FT – 1 (Christo 21’)                                                                                                        Tribhuvan Army FC – 0   Jamshedpur, August 5th, 2025: P. Christopher Kamei’s solitary first half strike ensured Indian Army FT edge past a resilient ten men Tribhuvan Army FC in a Group C fixture of the 134th IndianOil Durand Cup which was played… Continue reading Indian Army FT edge past ten men Tribhuvan Army FC by a solitary goal

Mohun Bagan Super Giant ease past BSF FT for their second straight win

Kolkata, August 4th, 2025: Three goals in eight second half minutes ensured Mohun Bagan Super Giant secure a comfortable 4-0 victory over Border Security Force Football Team (BSF FT) for their second consecutive victory in the Group B fixture of the 134th IndianOil Durand Cup which was played here at the Kishore Bharati Krirangan. Liston… Continue reading Mohun Bagan Super Giant ease past BSF FT for their second straight win

Rohen Singh’s Screamer Seals Victory for Real Kashmir FC in Imphal Thriller

Imphal, August 4, 2025: A stunning long-range strike from midfielder Rohen Singh proved to be the difference as Real Kashmir FC edged past a spirited TRAU FC 2-1 in a gripping Group F contest of the 134th IndianOil Durand Cup, here at the Khuman Lampak Main Stadium. Earlier, the match came alive with two quickfire… Continue reading Rohen Singh’s Screamer Seals Victory for Real Kashmir FC in Imphal Thriller

Punjab FC start their Durand Cup campaign with late win over Karbi Anglong

Punjab FC – 2 (Pramveer 73’, Konsam Singh 90+2’)                                         Karbi Anglong Morning Star FC – 1 (Joseph Olaleye 69’)   Kokrajhar, August 3, 2025: Punjab FC began their 134th IndianOil Durand Cup campaign with a dramatic 2-1 victory over Karbi Anglong Morning Star FC (KAMSFC), here at the SAI Stadium. In a closely contested Group… Continue reading Punjab FC start their Durand Cup campaign with late win over Karbi Anglong

Namdhari FC overpower Indian Air Force FT to go top of Group A

Namdhari FC – 4 (Cledson Dasilva 37’ [P], Amandeep Singh 45’, Dharmpreet Singh 60’, Seilenthang Lotjem 74’) Indian Air Force FT – 2 (Samuel K 7’, Sankit 78’)   Kolkata, August 3rd, 2025: Namdhari FC continued their winning run at the 134th IndianOil Durand Cup with a commanding 4-2 victory over Indian Air Force Football… Continue reading Namdhari FC overpower Indian Air Force FT to go top of Group A

Ajaraie Hat-Trick Powers NorthEast United FC to Winning Start in Durand Cup Title Defence

  NorthEast United FC – 3 (S. Ajaraire 23’, 29’, 70’)                  Malaysian Armed Forces (ATM) FT – 1 ( Muhamad Amir Faisal 88’ )   Shillong, August 2nd: Defending champions NorthEast United FC began their 134th IndianOil Durand Cup campaign in emphatic fashion, securing a convincing 3-1 win over Malaysian Armed Forces FT (ATM FA)… Continue reading Ajaraie Hat-Trick Powers NorthEast United FC to Winning Start in Durand Cup Title Defence

1 Ladakh FC Earn Historic Point in Durand Cup Debut with 1–1 Draw Against Tribhuvan Army FC

Tribhuvan Army Football Club – 1 (Nirajan Dhami 41’’)                                                   1 Ladakh FC – 1 (Siju 22’)     Jamshedpur, August 02, 2025: Debutants 1 Ladakh FC made a dream start to their maiden Durand Cup campaign by holding seasoned Nepalese side Tribhuvan Army FC to a 1–1 draw in a hard-fought Group C encounter… Continue reading 1 Ladakh FC Earn Historic Point in Durand Cup Debut with 1–1 Draw Against Tribhuvan Army FC

Four-Star Clayton Silva Powers Diamond Harbour FC to 8-1 Win over BSF FC

Diamond Harbour FC – 8 (Clayton Silva 2’, 35’, 71’, 90+3’; Luka Majcen 7’, 39’; Paul 53’; Jobby Justin 67’) BSF Football Club – 1 (Kishori 90’)   Kolkata, August 1st, 2025: Diamond Harbour FC continued their winning run in the 134th IndianOil Durand Cup with a commanding 8-1 victory over BSF Football Club in… Continue reading Four-Star Clayton Silva Powers Diamond Harbour FC to 8-1 Win over BSF FC

Imphal Derby reignites football fever in Manipur

The soul of Manipur finally found its voice again. On a humid Wednesday afternoon at the iconic Khuman Lampak stadium, the Imphal Derby between NEROCA FC and TRAU FC didn’t just mark the return of football to India’s football factory – it signaled the rebirth of hope in a region which has been through some… Continue reading Imphal Derby reignites football fever in Manipur