Category: Press Releases

Indian Navy FT – 2 (Vijay Marandi 6’, Sreyas V G 70’)                                                             Real Kashmir FC – 1(Franck William 64’)   Imphal, August 1st, 2025: Indian Navy Football Team (INFT) earned a crucial 2-1 win over I-League side Real Kashmir FC (RKFC) in a closely contested Group F encounter of the 134th IndianOil Durand Cup, here… Continue reading The Sailors Off to Winning Start with 2-1 Victory over Real Kashmir FC

Mohun Bagan Super Giant – 3 (Liston 23’ 90+6 (P) Suhail 63’)                                        Mohammedan Sporting – 1 (Ashley Koli 50’)   Kolkata, July 31, 2025: A 10-man Mohun Bagan Super Giant, pulled off a comfortable 3-1 victory over arch city rivals Mohammedan Sporting, to begin 134th IndianOil Durand Cup campaign on a winning note, here at… Continue reading 10-man Mohun Bagan Super Giant put it across Mohammedan Sporting

In Shillong, football isn’t confined to stadium walls, it spills on to the streets, cafes, and conversations. On Tuesday evening, as Shillong Lajong FC won over Rangdajied United FC 3–1 in the Shillong Derby, the result was only part of the story. What mattered more was what it meant, to the fans, to the city,… Continue reading “You Feel It in the Streets”: How Shillong Lives and Breathes the Derby

Bodoland FC –2 (Gayary 37’, Robinson 60’)                                           Karbi Anglong – 1 (Olaleye 25’)   Kokrajhar, July 31: Local side Bodoland FC (BDFC) registered their first win of the 134th IndianOil Durand Cup with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over debutants Karbi Anglong Morning Star FC (KAMSFC) in a tightly contested Group D clash, here at the… Continue reading Robinson Strikes Winner as Bodoland FC Edge Karbi Anglong in Group D Clash

“I just wanted to prove I belong on that stage,” says Ashley Alban Koli, eyes lit with both pride and purpose, as he recalls the moment the ball flew off his left boot and into the net from 25 yards out against Inter Kashi in the 133rd edition of the IndianOil Durand Cup.   It… Continue reading From Prodigy to Panther: Ashley Alban Koli’s Inspiring Journey in Indian Football

Namdhari XI –2  (Bhupinder 79’ Cledson 85’)                                        South United FC – 0 ()   Kolkata, July 30, 2025: In an entertaining battle of debutants here on the lush green Kishore Bharati Krirangan (KBK) turf , two late second-half strikes by Bhupinder and Brazilian Cledson Dasilva, gave I-League side Namdhari Sports Academy an opening win in… Continue reading Second-half strikes gives Namdhari win on debut

TRAU FC – 1 (Khunjamayum Raj Singh 58’)                                                                 NEROCA FC – 1 (Arunkumar Singh 90+6’)   Imphal, July 30, 2025: The Imphal Derby lived up to its billing as NEROCA FC snatched a dramatic 1-1 draw against 10-man TRAU FC in their Group E opener of the 134th IndianOil Durand Cup, here at the Khuman… Continue reading Late drama as NEROCA FC hold TRAU FC to a draw in the Imphal Derby

Imphal, July 30, 2025: After a two-year hiatus, the 134th edition of the IndianOil Durand Cup made a triumphant return to Imphal, the capital of Manipur. The iconic Khuman Lampak Stadium hosted a highly anticipated Group F clash between local teams TRAU FC and NEROCA FC, reigniting the region’s deep-rooted passion for football. Gracing the… Continue reading Imphal Welcomes Back the Durand Cup After a Gap of Two Years

Shillong Lajong FC – 3 (Mylliempdah 45’+1, Lyngdoh 66’, Kharbuli 80’) Rangdajied United FC – 1 (Mebanshngain Kurkalang 58’)   Shillong, July 29, 2025: Shillong Lajong FC asserted their dominance in the fiercely contested Shillong Derby, defeating Rangdajied United FC 3-1 in an electrifying Group Stage encounter of the 134th IndianOil Durand Cup at the… Continue reading Shillong Lajong outlast Rangdajied United FC in the Shillong Derby

As the longest-running football tournament in Asia, the IndianOil Durand Cup has always attracted a unique mix of legacy clubs, promising local teams, and visiting international sides. This year, Malaysia’s Armed Forces Football Team known as Persatuan Bolasepak Angkatan Tentera (ATM FT) added to that rich tapestry by stepping onto Indian soil for their Durand… Continue reading Malaysia’s Armed Forces team soaks in Durand Cup experience, eyes strong comeback