Tag: Mohun Bagan

First and third wife fight over late footballer Poongam Kannan’s body

After Kannan's death, it came to light that the forward who represented India 14 times, had married thrice as his first wife, based out of Bengaluru, claimed right to his body and demanded it to be taken to the Garden City.

May 2, 2019

Real Kashmir to have floodlights ready in Srinagar by mid-April

When AIFF officials last year went to inspect the stadium ahead of Real Kashmir's debut, they were told that there were plans to install floodlights in the near future and that the government has allocated Rs 3.5 crore for the purpose.

April 2, 2019

Mohun Bagan appoint Khalid Jamil as head coach

Football giants Mohun Bagan on Monday appointed Khalid Jamil as the head coach for the remainder of the season.

January 8, 2019

After eight long years, Mohun Bagan win Calcutta Football League

Mohun Bagan's victory, powered by two Henry Kisekka goals, ends the winning streak of East Bengal, the 39-time champions who have won the league eight consecutive times since 2010

September 12, 2018

Spelling error on Mohun Bagan posters embarrasses Mamata Banerjee’s brother

Swapan Banerjee was left mortified after a spelling error was spotted in the name of popular football club Mohun Bagan in posters across Kolkata.

July 19, 2018

I-League: Dipanda Dicka’s brace helps Mohun Bagan beat NEROCA FC 3-2

Birthday boy Dipanda Dicka notched a brace and Akram Moghrabi netted the winner as Mohun Bagan beat NEROCA FC 3-2 at the Khuman Lampak Stadium on Sunday. Felix Chidi and Singam Subhash Singh scored the goals for the home side but weren’t to hold their lead and allowed the visitors to get back into the …

Continue reading "I-League: Dipanda Dicka’s brace helps Mohun Bagan beat NEROCA FC 3-2"

February 18, 2018

I-League: Gokulam Kerala beat Kolkata giants Mohun Bagan 2-1

Gokulam Kerala registered a memorable victory against Mohun Bagan when they beat the Kolkata giants 2-1 at the Salt Lake Stadium on Monday. Mahmood Al Ajmi (77′) and Henry Kisseka (90′) found their names on the score-sheet for the visitors while Aser Dipanda Dicka (78′) netted the consolation goal for the home side. Mohun Bagan …

Continue reading "I-League: Gokulam Kerala beat Kolkata giants Mohun Bagan 2-1"

February 12, 2018

I-League: Aizawl FC to lock horns with Kolkata giant Mohun Bagan

After a disappointing humbling against Neroca FC in the last outing, Aizawl FC will want to bounce back to keep their hopes of retaining the I-League title when they lock horns with Kolkata giant Mohun Bagan on Thursday. Aizawl suffered their third defeat of the season at the hands of the league debutants Neroca FC …

Continue reading "I-League: Aizawl FC to lock horns with Kolkata giant Mohun Bagan"

January 25, 2018

I will come back, says emotional Mohun Bagan star Sony Norde

Struggling to keep his emotions in check, Haiti international Sony Norde, who has been a back bone of Kolkata football giants Mohun Bagan since 2014, said on Monday that he will return to the club after treatment of his knee injury. “As soon as I am fit, I promise you guys that I will be …

Continue reading "I will come back, says emotional Mohun Bagan star Sony Norde"

January 23, 2018

I-League: Mohun Bagan stop East Bengal’s unbeaten run

Under-pressure Mohun Bagan defied the odds to stop arch-rivals East Bengal’s eight-match unbeaten run and get back to winning ways with a 2-0 victory in a high voltage I-League clash at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan here on Sunday. Dipanda Dicka (1st, 35th minute) scored a first-half brace to help his side win the Kolkata …

Continue reading "I-League: Mohun Bagan stop East Bengal’s unbeaten run"

January 21, 2018

I-League: E Bengal favourites against Norde-less Mohun Bagan

Shilton Paul looks likely to miss the match owing to a stomach bug. 

January 20, 2018

Minerva Punjab FC beat Mohun Bagan to go top of I-League

Minerva Punjab FC rode on Bhutanese striker Chencho Gyeltshen’s first-half brace to jump to the top of the table with a 2-1 victory over Mohun Bagan in an I-League encounter at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan here on Wednesday. Chencho (23rd minute, 30th) wreaked havoc during a spell of uncertainty for the hosts’ defence to …

Continue reading "Minerva Punjab FC beat Mohun Bagan to go top of I-League"

January 10, 2018

I’m not affected by criticism: Mohun Bagan coach Sanjoy Sen

Mohun Bagan coach Sanjoy Sen, who is under the cosh after a string of draws, asserted on Monday that speculation of him being removed from the club does not affect him. There have been speculation that Sen, who helped Mohun Bagan win the league a few years ago, may be sacked after the club’s recent …

Continue reading "I’m not affected by criticism: Mohun Bagan coach Sanjoy Sen"

January 1, 2018

Under-pressure Mohun Bagan keen to bounce back against Chennai

On the back of three back-to-back home draws, under-pressure Mohun Bagan coach Sanjoy Sen will hope his team can return to winning ways when they take on laggards Chennai City FC in an I-League game at their club ground here on Tuesday. Mohun Bagan, in their last outing at their ‘home ground’, paid the price …

Continue reading "Under-pressure Mohun Bagan keen to bounce back against Chennai"

January 1, 2018

Injury-hit Mohun Bagan aim to continue winning momentum against Shillong Lajong

City football giants Mohun Bagan will look to continue their winning momentum as they face Shillong Lajong in a fourth-round I-League encounter at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan here on Thursday. Only one point separates the two teams and it will be Mohun Bagan who will be licking their lips to jump back into pole …

Continue reading "Injury-hit Mohun Bagan aim to continue winning momentum against Shillong Lajong"

December 13, 2017

Mohun Bagan vs Minerva Punjab in I-League opener

After finishing runners-up for two seasons in a row, Mohun Bagan will look to rectify their mistakes as they take on the home side Minerva Punjab on the opening day of the new season at Ludhiana on Saturday. Coach Sanjay Sen was highly optimistic about his team’s chances in the upcoming edition of the Hero …

Continue reading "Mohun Bagan vs Minerva Punjab in I-League opener"

November 24, 2017

East Bengal win record 8th consecutive CFL title

East Bengal registered a record-extending eighth consecutive Calcutta Football League (CFL) title.

September 24, 2017