Global Glory for Baichung ! Baichung Bhutia – the Mohun Bagan Captain netted in two goals, one in each half in the Goal4Africa project Kick off match. The match saw ensemble of stars from across the world at the Allianz Arena – Munich, Germany. Stars like Clarence Seedorf, Michael Ballack, Gattuso, Dida, Michael Shumacher, Edmilson and many more graced the occassion today. Baichung’s team, led by the Dutch International & AC Milan star Clarence seedorf lost out 6-9 to their opponents led by German Captain Michael Ballack. Baichung scored the first goal after deftly receiving the ball off his chest and thumping his left footer in driving the world famous DIDA onto the wrong side! The second goal was off an accurate Seedorf pass.

Mohun Bagan starts the CFL with a 3-0 win Lalawmpuia score 2 goals while Branco scores the third against Peerless. Mohun Bagan were in an attacking mode under new coach Kareem from the very first and got first goal within 2 minutes off a long throw from Odafa which beat all defenders and went straight to Lalampuia who just pushed the ball past goalkeeper, a great start to this year’s premier league. Bagan then pressed more and got second goal off a brilliant threw pass from Ishfaq which found Lalampuia who finished the ball with ease past goalkeeper, a brilliant moves resulted this goal. However, after the goal Mariners slowed the pace of the game and made few mistakes and Peerless tried to attack but could not do much because of flawless defending especially by Odafa and Vashan. Odafa was brilliant today.

 In 2nd half, Mohun Bagan brought in Tulunga and after that attacked more and created many chances but unfortunately could not score. Lalampuia and Lalkamal missed chances. Branco scored the 3rd goal off a brilliant Barreto pass which he finished brilliantly. Overall a great start to the season.

TEAM: Sangram, Habibur, Odafe, Vasan, Rahul (Malswamtluanga), Sanjoy Boro (Suman Bose), Lalkamal, James, Ishfaq, Lalawmpuia (Branco), Barreto

8 Mariners, including Barreto selected in IFA XI. Lalram Luaha,Kartik Kisku, Chiradeep Chatterjee, Jose Ramirez Barreto , Rino Antao, Karan Atwal, Tapan Maity and Malsamzuala will be representing IFA XI for Arun Ghosh Benifit Match against Kingfisher East Bengal on 9th July 2008 at Barasat Stadium. A sum of Rs.2,00,000 will be handed over to the legendary footballer Arun Ghosh and another 2,00,000 will be donated to the Mohun Bagan benevolent fund on that day. Tickets will be available at a minimum price of Rs.20, but there will be no free tickets except the life members of Barasat Vidyasagar Krirangan. The match will commence at 5:30 pm local time under the newly constructed flood light.