78, 80, 81, 82, 86, 87, 92, 93, 94, 98, 01, 06, 08 ...
These are not mere numbers. These were the years which saw Mohun Bagan clinching the very special prestigious Federation Cup titles. Yes. As many as 13 times !! The Fed has perhaps become almost synonymous with Bagan. It's now time to make it happen yet again, for the 14th time. The crown of Indian football's 'the best' is rightfully ours.
Mariners are ready for the celebration. Again the city roads are going to get stoodstill as it happened on 1st June of last year. Today, at Guwahati, there will be many fans to shout for the green-and-brigade. Many more are arranging the giant-screen telecast in Kolkata, Howrah, Hooghly, Delhi, Mumbai and several parts of the country to make it grand. Sanjoy Sen, Sony Norde, Katsumi Yusa, Jeje Lalpekhlua, Debjit Majumder and others have done it before. They have won the I-league and our hearts and faith. It's time to repeat it once more.
Meanwhile, opponents Aizawl will be getting the service of foreign striker Joel Sunday. The ground conditions of the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium seem to be not pleasant due to heavy rain. However, the National Club of India has got the potential to fight against all odds and emerge victorious, and they will.
Best of luck team MOHUN BAGAN. Cheers !!!
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Shubhagata Chandra
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