East Bengal FC is set to clash with the Indian Air Force Football Team (IAF FT) in their final Group A match of the Durand Cup 2025. The match will take place on August 10, 2025, at the Kishore Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata, with kickoff scheduled for 7:00 PM IST.
Match Details
Where to Watch
The match will be broadcast on the Sony Sports Network. Live streaming will be available on the SonyLIV app and website.
Team News
East Bengal FC has already secured a quarter-final berth with an unbeaten record in the group stage. They started their Durand Cup campaign with a dominant 5-0 victory over South United FC, followed by a narrow 1-0 win against Namdhari FC. Hamid Ahadad, East Bengal's new Moroccan signing, scored the decisive goal in the match against Namdhari FC.
Indian Air Force FT, on the other hand, has been eliminated from contention for a knockout stage spot. They have only one point from their first two matches, a 3-3 draw against South United FC. However, they lost 2-4 against Namdhari FC.
Key Players
Players to watch include East Bengal's Hamid Ahadad and Indian Air Force's defender Sankit. Ahadad made an immediate impact for East Bengal in his debut match. Sankit has contributed both defensively and offensively for the Indian Air Force, even scoring goals.
Durand Cup 2025 Overview
The Durand Cup is Asia's oldest football tournament and a curtain-raiser for the Indian domestic season. The 134th edition of the Durand Cup is being held from July 23 to August 23 across six venues in five cities. The tournament features 24 teams from the Indian Super League (ISL), I-League, and Armed Forces. The teams are divided into six groups of four teams each. The teams will play a single round-robin in the group stage, with six group winners and the two best runners-up advancing to the quarter-finals. The quarter-finals are scheduled for August 16-17, the semi-finals on August 19-20, and the final on August 23 at Salt Lake Stadium, Kolkata.
East Bengal is aiming for their third straight win in the tournament. They are currently at the top of Group A with six points from two matches. Their opponent, Indian Air Force FT, is already out of the competition. East Bengal's objective is to maintain their winning momentum and head into the knockout stage with a perfect record.
