Mohun Bagan starts the season with a bang

Mohun Bagan’s senior team started the 2025-26 season in a style as they got past city rivals Mohammedan Sporting by 3-1 in the first game of Durand Cup.

Liston Colaco was spectacular in the game- he scored two goals, one from a freekick from the edge of the box and then converted a spot kick. He assisted the Suhail Bhat goal as well.

The team was reduced to 10-men after Apuia was fouled resulting to a head butt by him in retaliation that saw him receiving marching order.

However, the team was also seen missing many opportunities, particularly Suhail who could have scored a hat-trick had he converted the opportunities he got in the game. Anirudh Thapa and Kiyan Nasiri missed some opportunities as well.

Having falled by 0-1 at the half time, Mohameddan Sporting came back in the game in early second half, courtesy to the goal by Ashley. who got a loose ball as Vishal Kaith tried to clear an MSC long ranger. MSC tried to play pressing football after the equalizer, however, coach Bastab Roy did a good tactical move by putting Abhishek Suryavangshi ahead in the midfield thus stopping the ball distribution from the central midfield to two wings.

For the majority of this game, Mohun Bagan looked to be composite inspite of players starting the training session very late.

Fresh from signing a new contract, Tekcham Abhishek singh earned the confidence of the supporters as a left back.

Match details : Mohun Bagan vs MSC – MOHUN BAGAN CLUB.COM

29th July, Mohun Bagan Day : Barefooted Revolution

In 1911, Mohun Bagan, an all-Indian team from Kolkata, captured the hearts of the nation when they won the IFA Shield. The IFA Shield was a football tournament created for English troops stationed in India and Mohun Bagan’s victory became proof that the English colonialists were no more human than they. In a strange interplay between football and politics, the IFA Shield became a battleground for the hearts of the Indian people.

Bagan’s victory was about freedom; it was about liberation and most importantly it was about pride. It was payback to colonial rulers who had, in the eyes of Indian nationalists, mistreated, abused and ignored the pleas of the Indian people.

Since the early 18th century, Indians had been rebelling against English influence in their homeland and by 1911 tensions were beginning to erupt. Nationalist movements had sprung up around the colony, with scathing tomes being written about the evils of English imperialism which imposed European standards to a land with greatly different values.

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Transfer News: Mohun Bagan announces signing Abhishek Tekcham Singh

 Mohun Bagan has confirmed the signing of India full-back Abhishek Singh Tekcham on a four-year deal from Punjab FC for the upcoming season, the Indian Super League side announced on Thursday. Arch rival East Bengal was also after him to secure his sign on dotted lines. But yet again Mohun Bagan proved, they can triumph any transfer deal if they sincerely want. Transfer deal announcement by Mohun Bagan social media team take a dig at the arch rival for the same. 

The 20-year-old from Manipur played in the majority of Punjab FC’s Indian Super League matches in the 2024/2025 season. He has made 22 appearances, totaling 1,958 minutes on the field in the ISL. In the previous season, Abhishek Singh Tekcham made 12 Indian Super League appearances for Punjab FC and provided two assists. He can play in both right and left back position which will be crucial for upcoming season.

Abhishek made his national team debut in March against the Maldives, contributing to a 3–0 win and clean sheet. He started both of India’s matches in the June international window.

“I received offers from several big clubs in the country. But the reason I chose Mohun Bagan Super Giant is because it is the No. 1 club in the country. You win championships at Mohun Bagan. You win trophies. You chase dreams,” Abhishek said, after joining the club.

“Their continuous trophy-winning journey inspired me to join them. This club is always in the title race. I also dream of winning titles in the club’s jersey.”

“While playing for Punjab, I won the I-League. But I have not won the premier competitions in the country — the ISL and the Shield — yet. I hope I’ll be able to fulfil that dream by playing for Mohun Bagan,” Abhishek added.

“Many top stars of Indian football are here. Training and playing with them will benefit me. Though I have played for India, I aim to play in the AFC Championship. That’s a dream I want to fulfil.”