Durand Cup 2024 is underway heralding the 2024-25 football season. Teams from the Indian Super League (ISL), I-League, states and armed forces will compete in the 133rd edition of the tournament which is being co-hosted by Kolkata, Jamshedpur, Shillong and Kokrajhar.
Being the oldest football tournament in Asia, the Durand Cup has caught the attention of a large number of fans even as thousands of spectators gather in the stadium to watch the matches or keep a tab on the game through live broadcasts and streams.
Football lovers can watch the Durand Cup 2024 only on the Sony Sports Network, while all the games will also be live-streamed on the Sony Liv OTT platform. It means that fans can catch all the actions from the tournament on-the-go on their mobile devices so that they do not miss out on any important moment in the game. Once the football feeds are over, fans can then engage in exciting online gaming experiences like mobile casino games and hold on to the entertainment on their smartphones.
The ongoing edition of the Durand Cup promises all the thrill and entertainment as there are a number of excellent contenders to the title. Strong teams like Mohun Bagan SG, East Bengal FC, Mumbai City FC and many others have talented players with X-factors who can turn the tide in the favour of their respective teams.
Let us have a look at five teams who are the favourites to win the Durand Cup 2024.
Mohammedan SCMohammedan SC brings an element of surprise with them as the new members of the Indian Super League. They are the 2023-24 I-League champions and could well take away the Durand Cup title if they carry the momentum on in the tournament. Players like Alexis Gomez and Mirjalol Kasimov are an asset to the squad.
East Bengal FCEast Bengal FC will like to fulfill the unfinished agenda. Having lost the final to their arch-rivals Mohun Bagan SG in the last edition, the team will be looking forward to crossing the finishing line this time. Players like Saúl Crespo, Dimitrios Diamantakos and David Lalhlansanga bring in the required aggression to the team.
Kerala Blasters FC
There is no dearth of talent in Kerala Blasters FC which makes them one of the top contenders to win the Durand Cup 2024. The team has consistently shown its resilience in the Indian Super League on various ocassions. New acquisitions like Alexandre Coeff and Noah Sadaoui are raring to go to help the side win a major trophy.
Mohun Bagan SG
Defending champions Mohun Bagan SG is one of the favourites to win the title. They imbibe the spirit of champions which help them prevail through tough situations. Their never-say-die spirit sets them apart. High-profile players like Jamie Maclaren , Jason Cummings, and Alberto Rodriguez make the squad fierceful.
Bengaluru FC
The 2022 title winners would like to replicate their performance in the ongoing edition. The centre of attraction is Sunil Chhetri, who takes to the field after retiring from international football. Key players like Jorge Pereyra Diaz and Alberto Noguera add to the quality of the squad making them a serious contender to lift the trophy.
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