In a dramatic finale befitting one of football's most storied rivalries, Mohun Bagan Super Giant clinched their 21st IFA Shield title by defeating East Bengal FC 5-4 on penalties after a 1-1 draw at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan on Saturday. The victory marked Mohun Bagan Super Giant's first IFA Shield triumph since 2003, ending a 22 year wait that had seen them reach five finals without success.

A debut goal from Moroccan forward Hamid Ahadad proved the difference as Emami East Bengal FC overcame a stubborn Namdhari FC 1-0 in the Durand Cup. Niraj Kumar’s heroics kept Namdhari in the game, but the Red and Gold Brigade’s persistence paid off to keep them top of Group A.

East Bengal Women add firepower by signing Fazila, Shilky, and Payal, and extend contracts of 14 core players to build on their domestic double ahead of the AFC Women’s Champions League.