East Bengal broke their 12-year trophy drought with a triumphant return to the Asian stage by clinching the Kalinga Super Cup. In a thrilling finale, they secured a 3-2 victory over Odisha FC, marking a significant moment in the club's history.
East Bengal celebrated their first trophy win in 12 years, marking a remarkable achievement since their last triumph in the 2012 Federation Cup. This victory in the Kalinga Super Cup represents a significant milestone for East Bengal, reaffirming their stature in the football arena.
In the Kalinga Super Cup 2024, the following players were honored with awards:
Best Goalkeeper: Lalthuammawia Ralte (Odisha FC)
Best Defender: Hijazi Maher (East Bengal)
Best Midfielder: Ahmed Jahouh (Odisha FC)
Highest Goal-Scorer: Cleiton Silva (East Bengal)
Kalinga Player of the Tournament: Isaka Ralte (Odisha FC)
In the Kalinga Super Cup, the teams received the following prize money:
East Bengal, title winners, were awarded a Rs 25 lakh cheque.
Odisha FC, runners-up team, received a Rs 15 lakh cheque.
All the winners of Kalinga Super Cup were awarded a plaque and a Rs 2,50,000 cheque as recognition for their outstanding achievements in the tournament.
In the Kalinga Super Cup 2024, the list of highest goal scorers includes:
Cleiton Silva (East Bengal) - 5 goals
Diego Mauricio (Odisha FC) - 3 goals
Ahmed Jahouh (Odisha FC) - 3 goals
East Bengal's Kalinga Super Cup Campaign
East Bengal FC kicked off their Kalinga Super Cup campaign in style, clinching a thrilling 3-2 victory against Hyderabad FC. They continued their winning streak with another impressive 2-1 triumph over Sreenidi Deccan FC.
In the highly anticipated season's first Kolkata Derby, East Bengal FC emerged victorious, defeating arch-rivals Mohun Bagan Super Giant with a convincing scoreline of 3-1.
Advancing to the semi-finals, East Bengal FC secured a comfortable 2-0 win over Jamshedpur FC, showcasing their dominance and determination throughout the tournament.