Category: Press Releases

Jamshedpur FC – 1 (Sanan 52’)                                                                                              Indian Army FT – 0   Jamshedpur, July 29, 2025: Sanan Mohammed’s second half strike ensured Jamshedpur FC secure a 1-0 victory over Indian Army FT for their consecutive victory in Group C of the 134th IndianOil Durand Cup which was played here at the JRD Tata… Continue reading Sanan Mohammed’s strike gives Jamshedpur FC their second consecutive victory

On a cool Shillong evening, under the lights of the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, the Durand Cup kicked off not just with goals but with emotion, pride and a moment that will be etched in local footballing history. For the thousands of fans in the stands, it was about seeing their beloved Shillong Lajong FC return… Continue reading From Jowai dreams to Durand glory: Phrangki Buam shines bright for Shillong Lajong FC

Mohammedan Sporting – 1 (Thokchom Adison Singh 37’)                        Diamond Harbour FC – 2  (Sairuatkima 51’ Luka Majcen 90+9’)   Kolkata, July 28, 2025: Debutants and I-League 2 champions Diamond Harbour FC (DHFC), rode on Slovenian poacher Luka Majcen’s injury time winner, to register a historic 2-1 victory against former champions and local giants Mohammedan… Continue reading Luka Majcen winner gives with debutants Diamond Harbour FC full points against former champions Mohammedan Sporting

South United FC – 3 (Daniyal 4’ 23’ 84’)                  India Air Force FT – 3  (Aqib 26’ Akhish 48’ Sankit 90+6’)   Kolkata, July 27, 2025: A headed goal by Indian Air Force FT defender Sankit, in the last minute of added time, helped his team earn a thrilling 3-3 draw against debutants South United… Continue reading Daniyal hattrick highlight in thrilling 3-3 draw between Air Force and South United

It was April 15, 2022, Bengali New Year – when a modest football club was born on the grounds of Bata Stadium in Maheshtala. Few could have imagined that this fledgling outfit would scale the heights of Indian football with such breathtaking speed, becoming the newest sensation in the nation’s footballing landscape.   Diamond Harbour… Continue reading From Humble Beginnings to Historic Heights: Diamond Harbour FC’s Meteoric Rise

ITBP FT – 2 (Pulung 45’, Hemraj 60’)                      Karbi Anglong Morning Star FC – 1 (Lunminlen 30’)   Kokrajhar, July 27, 2025: Durand Cup debutants Indo Tibetan Border Police FT edged past ten men Karbi Anglong Morning Star FC 2-1 in the Group D opener of the 134th Indian Oil Durand Cup which was played… Continue reading ITBP edge past ten men Karbi Anglong Morning Star in Group D opener

Kokrajhar, July 27, 2025: The 134th IndianOil Durand Cup bandwagon reached Kokrajhar on Sunday (July 27, 2025), making the city’s SAI stadium, hosts of the prestigious century old tournament for the third successive year. Present during the grand opening ceremony celebrations ahead of kick-off of the first Group D game between Assam’s Morning Star FC… Continue reading Kokrajhar celebrates Durand hattrick in style

Jamshedpur: Nikhil Barla feels the Durand Cup campaign isn’t just chasing a silverware, but a chance to shift how people perceive Jharkhand. The 22-year-old midfielder from Ranchi, who broke into the Jamshedpur FC senior team last season, has become a quiet symbol of the club’s deeper identity rooted not just in footballing ambition, but in… Continue reading Jamshedpur FC’s Nikhil Barla backs Durand Cup push to put Jharkhand on India’s football map

Jamshedpur, 26 July 2025: Nepal’s promising forward, George Prince Karki, has made a dream start to his maiden Durand Cup campaign, scoring in the opening match and capturing the attention of fans across the subcontinent. Playing in Asia’s oldest and one of its most prestigious football tournaments, Karki’s performance is not just a personal milestone… Continue reading GEORGE PRINCE KARKI SHINES IN DURAND CUP DEBUT, INSPIRES YOUNG NEPALI FOOTBALLERS

Kolkata, July 25, 2025: South United FC (SUFC), the only team from South India in the 134th IndianOil Durand Cup made their debut in Asia’s oldest football tournament against 16 time champions and Kolkata giants, Emami East Bengal at the iconic Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan on the opening day. The result might not have gone… Continue reading We want to make people who watch us feel that we are enjoying every moment – SUFC centre backs S. Noel and Rowan James