134th Durand Cup: Fixtures out; East Bengal set to begin against South United
The fixture marks the official start of a thrilling month-long campaign that will feature 43 matches across six cities, culminating in the final on August 23rd.
The fixture marks the official start of a thrilling month-long campaign that will feature 43 matches across six cities, culminating in the final on August 23rd.
The Kolkata-based club will face Kitchee SC from Hong Kong and hosts Phnom Penh Crown FC of Cambodia in the qualifying tournament scheduled for August 25-31.
East Bengal defeated HOPS FC 6-1 at the Kalyani Stadium on Monday to inch closer to the IWL 2024-25 title.
Dimitrios Diamantakos fired East Bengal FC into the knockout stage of the AFC Challenge League 2024/25 after scoring a brace in their 3-2 win against Nejmeh SC of Lebanon in their final Group A match at the Changlimithang Stadium on Friday.
Under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership sports in India have witnessed remarkable growth over the past decade. The Khelo India initiative, championed by the Prime Minister, has been a key driver of this progress.
East Bengal's inability to extend the lead came back to haunt them at the last minutes of the match with Kerala substitute Jeakson scoring in injury time.
Hyderabad scored three goals in a span on 12 minutes in the second half to spoil East Bengal's party that started in the 26th minute with Maghoma's opener.
Known to be one of the fiercest football rivalries in the globe, Friday's Kolkata derby will be played at the grandest stage possible.
Robbi Fowler believes this Kolkata derby is significant for him, not only because it is his and East Bengal's debut in the ISL.
After much hue and cry, East Bengal made a late entry into the cash-rich tournament when Nita Ambani inducted them and expanded ISL to an 11-team event.
