The fastest derby goal – 24th July, 1976

Let’s take a lazy stroll to exactly 49 years back. Yes, 24.07.1976 saw the fastest ever goal in the all-special derby match between two the arch rivals Mohun Bagan and East Bengal. It was a crucial CFL match played at Eden Gardens on a monsoon afternoon. Akbar, aka ‘chhote miya’, was the star scoring the winner of the tie within just 14 to 15 seconds of the start. It’s still a record in due credit of Mohun Bagan. And for the fans, it’s pure nostalgia. Here’s a chance to reminisce the moment with the audio clip of the commentary of the match and the stills of the hero (Akbar) and his feat. 

 

Mohun Bagan Day (29th July) 2025 Awards

As a mark of tribute to the immortal eleven of 1911, 29th July is celebrated as the “Mohun Bagan Day” every year with pomp and grandeur and the city of Kolkata revels in the euphoria and vibrancy. On this day, the footballing icons and legends are bestowed upon with the prestigious “Mohun Bagan Ratna” award – a token of respect which recognizes and lauds their indispensable contribution towards the club over the years.

List of Awardees for Mohun Bagan Day (29th July) 2025

  1. Mohun Bagan Ratna
    Shri Swapan Sadhan Bose (Tutu Bose)
  2. Best Forward Player in Football (Season 2024-25) (Subhash Bhowmick Award)
    Shri. Jamie Maclaren
  3. Best Football Player (Senior) (Season 2024-25) (Shibdas Bhaduri Award)
    -Shri. Lalengmawia Ralte (Apuia)
  4. Lifetime Achievement Award
    Shri. Satyabrata Mukherjee (Raju Mukherjee)
  5. Best Supporter of the Year (Season 2024-25) (Umakanta Palodhi Award)
    Shri Ripan Mondal
  6. Referee’s Award (Pratul Chakraborty Award)
    Shri. Milan Dutta
  7. Best Sports Official (Season 2024-25) (Anjan Mitra Award)
    Shri. Kamal Kumar Maitra
  8. Best Sports Journalist (Moti Nandi Award)
    Late Shri. Arun Sengupta & Late Shri. Manas Chakraborty
  9. Best Athlete (Season 2024-25) (Pranab Banerjee Award)
    Smt. Archita Banerjee
  10. Best Hockey Player of the Year (Season 2024-25) (Keshav Dutt Award)
    Shri. Arjun Sharma
  11. Best Youth Footballer Award (Season 2024-25)
    Shri. Dippendu Biswas
  12. Best Cricket Player (Senior) (Season 2024-25) (Arun Lal Award)
    Shri. Ranjot Singh Khaira

On the occasion of Mohun Bagan Day on 29th July 2025, Mohun Bagan Athletic Club will proudly felicitate four outstanding individuals for their remarkable contribution in helping India qualify for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026. Hailing from Bengal, they have brought immense pride to both the state and the nation through this historic achievement. The Club will honour:

  1. Coach Crispin Chhetri
  2. Footballer Sangita Basfore
  3. Footballer Anju Tamang
  4. Footballer Rimpa Halder

Durand Cup 2025 Group Stage Schedule for Mohun Bagan


Mohun Bagan the reigning ISL champion and 17-time Durand Cup winner, will compete in the 2025 edition after initially considering withdrawal. Drawn in Group B with Mohammedan Sporting, Diamond Harbour FC, and Border Security Force, all its group-stage matches will be held in Kolkata at Salt Lake Stadium.





Mohun Bagan group-stage schedule: Durand Cup 2025
July 31 – Mohun Bagan SG vs Mohammedan SC – 7:00 PM IST – Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, Kolkata
August 4 – Mohun Bagan SG vs Border Security Force – 7 PM IST – Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, Kolkata
August 9 – Diamond Harbour FC vs Mohun Bagan SG – 7 PM IST – Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, Kolkata