A fever which, refrained striker Chidi Edeh from practicing in the ongoing preseason camp at Siliguri Stadium has taken a grim detour.Quickly acting upon it, team management took a decision to send him back to Koltata for recuperating. Also, this action mitigates other teammate not getting affected in the fever.

This is a definite worrying sign for Bagan as they play their first match of the season on the Kolkata Premier League on September 1 and that Chidi hardly got any practice ever since he joined the camp after coming from Nigeria.

But, what is not worrying and giving enough assurance to coach Stanley is the other Nigerian and the recruit from now defunct Mahindra United. Subair Muritala Ali along with old wily, Barreto attacked opponents’ defense several times in the practice match played yesterday.

The central defense in the form of Diamondstar and Rahul Kumar also gave assurance to coach.

There will be no practice on Sunday.

Are we all set to see the PAO in trial Okwy Diamondstar donning Green and Maroon colors? Now that’s a million rupee question, and all seems to be going well in that direction.

It is not at all news that he has marked his impression in the 4-days of stint in the ongoing pre-season camp at Siliguri. Neither is it news that the team is extremely pleased with his ball possession, ball clearance, positional sense, and man marking capabilities.

Then what is the news?

Well the news, which came into the light of the club management recently, is that the African born Aussie is contracted to his current club, Knights Army, Perth till September, and that his club might delay the clearance.

However, what is heartening is that Diamondstar himself has shown keenness to play for Mohun Bagan and he is confident of getting clearance from the Perth-based club. He along with his agent and the Mohun Bagan club officials are working out on the modalities.

Club is interested for an annual contract, however, coach Stanley Rosario would give his final verdict on Friday, August 20.

Striker Chidi and Diamondstar are childhood friends. Are we set to see a re-union of sorts? Are we set for see Diamondstar marshalling Bagan’s defense?

Only time will tell. Whatever may be the case, let’s all hope for the best for Mohun Bagan!

Picture courtesy: Okwy Diamondstar

Ex Mohun Bagan Cricket Secretary and renowned sports person, Ashok Ghosh passed away on Thursday. Prafull Patel, the AIFF President told that he was an icon amongst the Football Officials in India. He was the pioneer behind the Nehru Gold Cup. May his soul rest in peace.