Kolkata, July 25: Mohun Bagan SG kicked off their 2026 Durand Cup campaign with a derby win. Taking a 1–0 lead, Mohun Bagan SG defeated East Bengal FC at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan on Saturday evening. With this result, it marked East Bengal FC head coach Antonio Habas’ first-ever defeat in a Kolkata derby. […]
Newcomer Dejan Drazic embraces his first Kolkata Derby, while Jeakson Singh backs East Bengal FC to continue their winning momentum under Antonio Habas. Kolkata, July 25: The wait is finally over. The 135th Durand Cup gets underway with Indian football’s biggest rivalry as Mohun Bagan Super Giant and East Bengal FC ready to play the […]
The 135th Durand Cup kicks off with Indian football’s biggest rivalry East Bengal vs Mohun Bagan as new coaches, fresh squads and old emotions collide at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan. Kolkata, July 24: India’s oldest football tournament, the Durand Cup, is set to begin tomorrow with India’s iconic football rivalry between Mohun Bagan SG […]
Kolkata, July 18: East Bengal FC made it three wins from three matches in the Calcutta Football League 2026, but unlike their commanding victories in the opening two rounds, Saturday’s match at the East Bengal Ground demanded patience more than attacking flair, and ended up in controversy. After recording big margins scorelines previously, the Red […]
The Nigerian striker joins the reigning champions East Bengal after an impressive debut campaign with Punjab FC, scoring seven goals and providing two assists. Kolkata, July 17: The champions are making their intentions clear. Another snatch from the Shers, East Bengal FC signed Nigerian striker Effiong Nsungusi from Punjab FC for the upcoming season. Since […]
Kolkata, July 15: East Bengal FC sealed their second victory of CFL 2026 with a 5–1 win over newly promoted club Bidhannagar Municipal Sports Academy at the East Bengal Ground on Wednesday afternoon. PV Vishnu completed his hat-trick in the first half, while the other two goals came from an own goal and Bijoy Murmu. […]
Kolkata, July 12: On Sunday afternoon, the 2026 Calcutta Football League kicked off with the opening match between defending champions East Bengal FC and Tamluk Khelaghar George Telegraph at the East Bengal Ground. Before the match, the campaign began with a grand inaugural ceremony. The ceremony was held in the presence of Indranil Khan, the […]
Defending champions East Bengal FC enter the CFL 2026 season with a balanced squad of experienced players, fresh signings and academy talents, targeting a winning start against George Telegraph. Kolkata, July 11: With the Calcutta Football League returning to the Maidan, another chapter of Kolkata’s rich football tradition is set to unfold. East Bengal FC […]
The 2025–26 season will be remembered forever as the year East Bengal FC rose again. After decades of heartbreak, failed rebuilds, and endless disappointment, the Red and Gold Brigade finally brought glory back to their supporters with a historic campaign filled with trophies, unforgettable nights, and emotional moments across Indian football. The crowning moment arrived […]
To Dream or Not to Dream: East Bengal Finally Answered. Kolkata, May 21: The ISL 2025–26 season ended in favour of East Bengal FC. East Bengal FC became the Indian Super League 2025–26 champions. Sealing a 2–1 win in the final fixture against Inter Kashi, East Bengal FC secured the championship on Thursday evening at […]
