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East Bengal Launch ISL Title Defence Against Confident Churchill Brothers
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News18•17-10-2026, 16:30
East Bengal Launch ISL Title Defence Against Confident Churchill Brothers
- •Churchill Brothers SC Goa face East Bengal FC at Fatorda Stadium in the MG Indian Super League 2026-27 on Sunday.
- •Churchill enter the match following a historic 2-1 victory over Mumbai City FC in their ISL debut.
- •Defending champions East Bengal begin their domestic campaign after a busy run in continental and cup competitions.
- •East Bengal have bolstered their squad with new signings including Phurba Lachenpa, Dani Ramírez, Chris Ikonomidis, Ake Loba, and Łukasz Zwoliński.
- •This marks the first-ever ISL meeting between the two historic clubs, adding a new chapter to their long-standing rivalry.
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Churchill Brothers SC Goa and East Bengal FC are meeting at the Fatorda Stadium in Margao, Goa, on Sunday for their MG Indian Super League 2026-27 fixture.
Churchill Brothers secured a historic 2-1 victory over Mumbai City FC in their ISL debut, with goals from Gaurav Bora and Colombian forward Sebastian Gutiérrez.
East Bengal has added several new players to their squad, including goalkeeper Phurba Lachenpa, midfielder Dani Ramírez, Australian attacker Chris Ikonomidis, forward Ake Loba, and Polish striker Łukasz Zwoliński.
