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2016-17 Calcutta Football League Premier Division
The 2016 Calcutta Football League Premier Division was the 118th season of the CFL Premier Division, a state league within the Indian state of West Bengal. The league is divided into two groups – Group A and Group B. The Championship title is awarded only to the Group A winner, while four teams from Group A are relegated to Group B at the end of the season and 4 teams from Group B are simultaneously promoted to Group A for the next season. The fixtures of Group A kicked off on 27 July 2016, and of Group B on 16 July 2016. This will also be the first time in history that a trophy will be awarded to the Group A champions, on the day of the last match of the league. The Indian Football Association also took a decision to award the Amal Dutta award to the coach adjudged "Best coach of the league". The association also announced that a monetary award amounting to Rs. 25 lakhs will be given to the champions of Group A. East Bengal were crowned champions for a record 38th time in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
East Bengal F
East or Orient is one of the four cardinal directions or points of the compass. It is the opposite direction from west and is the direction from which the Sun rises on the Earth. Etymology As in other languages, the word is formed from the fact that east is the direction where the Sun rises: ''east'' comes from Middle English ''est'', from Old English ''ēast'', which itself comes from the Proto-Germanic *''aus-to-'' or *''austra-'' "east, toward the sunrise", from Proto-Indo-European *aus- "to shine," or "dawn", cognate with Old High German ''*ōstar'' "to the east", Latin ''aurora'' 'dawn', and Greek ''ēōs'' 'dawn, east'. Examples of the same formation in other languages include Latin oriens 'east, sunrise' from orior 'to rise, to originate', Greek ανατολή anatolé 'east' from ἀνατέλλω 'to rise' and Hebrew מִזְרָח mizraḥ 'east' from זָרַח zaraḥ 'to rise, to shine'. ''Ēostre'', a Germanic goddess of dawn, might have been a personification ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Peerless SC
Peerless Sports Club (formerly known as Peerless FC), or simply Peerless, is an Indian professional football club based in Kolkata, West Bengal. Founded in 1993, the club is owned by Peerless Group and currently competes in the Calcutta Premier Division A, the top tier state football league of West Bengal. Peerless is widely regarded as "Giant killer" in Kolkata football. The club has refused to take part in the I-League 2nd Division owing to financial matters. After the three Kolkata giants Mohun Bagan AC, SC East Bengal and Mohammedan Sporting, Peerless is considered as the strongest side from the city of joy. History Peerless as a club began their journey from Kolkata Maidan, the home of Kolkata football. The club is founded in 1993 and owned by its parent organization Peerless Group, a business conglomerate in Kolkata. Earlier in the 90s, the club competed in the Calcutta Premier League second division. Former India international Shabbir Ali was in charge of the club ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Azharuddin Mallick
Azharuddin Mallick (born 11 July 1997) is an Indian professional footballer who plays as a forward for I-League club Delhi. Career United Sports Club Azharuddin made his debut for United S.C. as a young striker. He played for their under 19 team and showed his talent when United Sports Club's under 19 team defeated Pune F.C. under 19 team to reach IFA shield final. Mohun Bagan He made his debut for Mohun Bagan A.C. during ''Calcutta Football League 2015'' (also known as KFL or Kolkata Football League). He got his first goal wearing Mohun Bagan's jersey against Kalighat M.S. Mohammedan On 8 February 2021, Mallick was roped in by Mohammedan along with Nigerian striker John Chidi. On 14 January 2021, he made his debut for the club, against Indian Arrows in a 1–0 loss, coming on as an 85th-minute substitute. He scored his first goal for the club, on 10 March 2021, against RoundGlass Punjab, in a thrilling 3–3 draw. Career statistics Club Honours Mohun Bagan * Calcu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arnab Mondal
Arnab Kumar Mondal (born 25 September 1989) is an Indian professional footballer who plays as a centre back. Career Born in Behala, a neighborhood based in Kolkata, West Bengal, Mondal joined the youth team of Mohammedan at the age of 17. In 2010, he signed for Prayag United of the I-League and played for the club for two seasons. For the 2011–12 season, Mondal created a partnership in the center of defense Bello Razaq and was also taken under the wing of India international Deepak Mondal. During the summer of 2012, Mondal left Prayag United and joined Kolkata rivals East Bengal. He was quick to become a part of the club's history as he was a goalscorer during the club's 2012 Federation Cup Final match against Dempo. Mondal scored the equalizing goal for East Bengal in the 60th minute that lead to East Bengal winning 3–2 and the Federation Cup. Mondal soon became a mainstay for East Bengal in their backline, partnering with Uga Okpara, as East Bengal held the best ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eric Brown (footballer)
Eric Brown (born 12 September 1990) is a Liberian footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for Mumbai FC in the I-League. Career ONGC After spending his first professional senior season at Mumbai F.C. Brown signed for ONGC F.C. of the I-League, and made his debut for the club on 26 October 2012 against Prayag United at the Ambedkar Stadium in which he scored the only goal for his team from a free-kick in the 35th minute which led them to a 1–1 draw against the Kolkata club in the I-League. United Sports Club Brown was the top scorer for United SC during the 2013-14 I-League. Pune FC Brown joined up with Pune F.C. Pune Football Club was an Indian professional football club based in Pune, Maharashtra. The club has competed in the I-League, then top flight of Indian football league system. The club was one of the most professional clubs in Indian footb ... for the 2014-15 I-League.http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/i-league/Pune-FC-sign-Libe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Prabir Das
Prabir Das ( bn, প্রবীর দাস; born 20 December 1993) is an Indian professional footballer who plays as a right back for the Indian Super League club Kerala Blasters. Club career Pailan Arrows On 23 September 2012 Das scored his first goal for Pailan Arrows in the 2012 Indian Federation Cup against Shillong Lajong at the Keenan Stadium in the 69th minute to give Pailan the victory 2–1. He then scored his first I-League goal for Pailan Arrows and the second goal of his career again against Shillong Lajong at the Salt Lake Stadium in which he scored in the 39th minute to give Pailan Arrows the eventual 1–0. On 12 April 2013, during a game versus Prayag United, Das collapsed on the pitch due to heatstroke. It was 37 degrees Celsius when Das fell and had to be taken away via ambulance to the nearest hospital. He had breathing problems which resulted in immediate care. Dempo On 15 November 2013, Das joined Goan giant Dempo SC from Pailan Arrows for a one-year d ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kamo Stephane Bayi
Kamo Stephane Bayi (born 17 August 1996) is an Ivorian professional footballer who plays as a forward. Career Bayi was born in the Ivory Coast, but started his career in Nigeria with Akwa Starlets. In 2016, he moved to India to play for Calcutta Football League side George Telegraph. After the Kolkata season was complete, Bayi moved to another Indian state, Goa, to play for Goa Professional League side Salgaocar. Aizawl On 2 January 2017, Bayi signed with Aizawl of the I-League. He made his debut for the club on 7 January in their league opener against East Bengal. He started and played the whole match, as Aizawl drew 1–1. Mohun Bagan In June 2017, Bayi signed for Mohun Bagan for the Calcutta Football League. He made his debut for the ''Mariners'' on 19 August 2017 in their 5–2 win against Pathachakra, in which he scored a hat-trick. Gokulam Kerala On 19 November 2017, it was announced that Kamo has signed for the new entrants of I-League, Gokulam Kerala for 2017 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lalrindika Ralte
Lalrindika Ralte (born 7 September 1992 in Lunglei, Mizoram), popularly known as Dika, is a former Indian professional association football, footballer who last played as an midfielder (association football), attacking midfielder for Real Kashmir FC, Real Kashmir in the I-League. Born in a small town in Mizoram he started playing football at a very young age. During his playing career he has been regarded as one of the most talented footballers of the country in recent times with a brilliant left-foot and also a specialist in Set piece (football), set pieces. Often a fan favourite among the East Bengal Club#Supporters, Red and Golds for his genius understanding of the game and spectacular goals. Career Churchill Brothers and Pailan Arrows Ralte started his career at Churchill Brothers S.C., Churchill Brothers in 2009 and scored his first professional goal for the club on 1 April 2010 against JCT FC, JCT in the I-League in a 6–0 win. Ralte signed for Pailan Arrows on a season ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tirthankar Sarkar
Tirthankar Sarkar (born 1 July 1993 in Kolkata, West Bengal) is an Indian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Diamond Harbour FC in the Calcutta Football League. Career Early career Tirthankar is the product of Mohun Bagan SAIL Football Academy, Durgapur. Tirthankar was part of the Academy team that participated in the Manchester United Premier Cup and played in the final round held at Manchester. He also went to 3 overseas tours for Mohun Bagan SAIL Football Academy, to Singapore, Thailand and England. After passing out from Mohun Bagan SAIL Football Academy, Tirthankar played for Salgaocar 2009-2010. Pailan Arrows After starting his career in the Mohun Bagan and Salgaocar youth teams Sarkar signed with I-League club Pailan Arrows. He then made his debut against Sporting Clube de Goa in the I-League on 13 January 2012, Pailan lost the match 2–3. Sarkar then scored his second goal for Pailan Arrows on 28 January 2013 against United Sikkim F.C. to equaliz ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ashim Biswas
Ashim Biswas (born 14 July 1982) is an Indian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Diamond Harbour in the CFL 1st Division. Club career East Bengal He had scored with a header against Mohammedan from a Syed Rahim Nabi cross, and then Ashim's cross was netted in by Edmilson Marques Pardal in the pre-quarterfinal of the 29th Federation Cup in 2007 at Guru Nanak Stadium in Ludhiana, match which East Bengal won 3-1. In Calcutta Premier Division 2008, he had scored 2-0 against Mohammedan. He had scored the only goal in the 1-0 win over Prayag United. currently playing for Diamond Harbour Fc in calcutta premier A division. Jamshedpur On 23 July 2017, Ghosh was selected in the 14th round of the 2017–18 ISL Players Draft by Kerala for the 2017–18 Indian Super League season. He made his debut for the club on 10 December 2017 against Pune City. He came on as a 66th minute substitute for Siddharth Singh as Jamshedpur lost 1–0. He then scored his first goal for the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ansumana Kromah
Ghanefo Ansumana Agogo Kromah (born 24 December 1993), known professionally as Ansumana Kromah, is a Liberian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Bodoland. Career Kromah made his professional debut in India, playing for Peerless SC in Calcutta Football League. He then made his top-tier league appearance for Churchill Brothers in the I-League against Minerva Punjab. He came on as a substitute in the 72nd minute. He rejoined Quess East Bengal on 22 January 2020. Later, he joined Bhawanipore FC and represented the club at the 2019–20 I-League 2nd Division. On 5 January 2022, he moved to Nepali Martyr's Memorial A-Division League side Three Star Club. Personal life Kromah hails from a very poor family consisting of seven brothers and one sister. Earning money by playing football has helped him to take care of his family. Kromah's wife is a Bengali girl named Puja Dutta whom he had met through Facebook. He considers her as his lucky charm as he got an offer to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Do Dong-Hyun
Do Dong-hyun (Hangul: ; Hanja: ; ; born 19 November 1993) is a South Korean professional footballer who plays mainly as left winger but can also play as an attacking midfielder. He currently plays for Jinju Citizen FC. Club career Brisbane Roar Do signed a three-year deal with Australian A-League club Brisbane Roar on 17 July 2012, making him the youngest player to occupy a Visa spot in the A-League. He never made as a club starter during his season debut and only made 3 appearances as a substitute. For some bitter reason, Do could not continue with the side and was released from the club in July 2013. FC Gifu On 17 July 2013, Do signed for J2 League team FC Gifu, where he made 5 appearances for the team. NorthEast United Dong-Hyun was drafted by NorthEast United in the Inaugural Indian Super League draft on 21 August 2014. East Bengal On 27 June 2015, Do signed a one-year contract with an I-League Kolkata based club East Bengal for the 2015–16 I-League season. The club i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
