Burning the Moshal Beyond Borders: East Bengal FC Women Etch Their Name in Indian Football History
Kolkata, December 21: When East Bengal FC Women stepped onto the Dashrath Stadium turf in Kathmandu, they carried more than just tactics and talent, they carried history in their stride. By the final whistle, the Moshal burned brighter than ever, illuminating a new chapter in Indian football as East Bengal FC Women became the first Indian women’s club to lift an international trophy, conquering the inaugural SAFF Women’s Club Championship 2025.
A commanding 3-0 victory over Nepal’s APF FC in the final was not merely a win, it was a statement. A statement of intent, dominance, and belief, that Indian women’s club football belongs on the continental stage.
An Unbeaten March to Immortality:
Anthony Andrews’ side scripted a near-perfect campaign in Kathmandu. Across five matches, East Bengal FC Women showcased ruthless attacking quality paired with unbreakable defensive discipline. They scored freely, defended resolutely, and refused to concede a single goal throughout the tournament.
Victories over champions from Bhutan, Pakistan and Bangladesh underlined their authority, while a goalless draw against APF FC in the group stage only added intrigue to the final showdown. When it mattered most, The Moshal Girls rose, emphatically.
More Than a Trophy: A Treble of Dreams!
This triumph crowned an extraordinary season. With the Indian Women’s League, Calcutta Women’s Football League, and now the SAFF Women’s Club Championship, East Bengal FC Women completed a historic treble, becoming the first Indian women’s club to achieve the feat.
Fazila Ikwaput emerged as the tournament’s undisputed star, finishing as both Golden Boot winner and Most Valuable Player, while Panthoi Chanu claimed the Golden Glove for her flawless run of clean sheets. Yet this was never about individuals alone, it was about a collective that believed, prepared, and delivered.
Lighting the Way for Indian Women’s Football:
As the team returned to Kolkata on Sunday evening, the Moshal burned high — not just for East Bengal, but for Indian women’s football as a whole. This victory transcends club loyalties. It signals progress, possibility, and the promise of what lies ahead.
Historic Triumph: East Bengal FC Women Become First Indian Club to Win International TrophyEast Bengal FC Women did not just win a trophy in Kathmandu, they carried Indian football across borders, proving that with vision, structure, and belief, Indian clubs can compete and conquer on the international stage.
The celebrations may be brief, with the Indian Women’s League already on the horizon, but the legacy is permanent. History has been written. The Moshal has crossed borders. And Indian women’s football shines a little brighter tonight.
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