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The Hindu
23-07-2025
- Sport
- The Hindu
East Bengal vs South United FC LIVE Score, Durand Cup 2025: Streaming info, kick-off time of EBFC vs SUFC
East Bengal coach Bruzon: Foreigners Figueira, Sibille not available for Durand Cup 2025 opener East Bengal head coach Oscar Bruzon revealed on Tuesday that new arrivals Miguel Figueira and Kevin Sibille will not be available for selection for the side's Durand Cup 2025 opener against South United FC.
News18
23-07-2025
- Sport
- News18
Oscar Bruzon Looking To 'Live Up To East Bengal's Legacy In Durand Cup'
Last Updated: East Bengal head coach Oscar Bruzon sounded cautiously optimistic before facing tournament debutants South United FC in the opening match of the 134th edition of the Durand Cup. East Bengal have not been its best in recent memory, but Oscar Bruzon is out to change that. With new signings and renewed optimism, East Bengal get the 134th edition of the Durand Cup underway against Bengaluru's South United FC at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan (VYBK) in Kolkata on Wednesday. Ahead of the opener, the head coach of the Red and Gold sounded positive and yet cautious. 'This is the beginning of the season. We are trying to enhance the fitness levels of all the players. Coach Bino (Geroge) started training with the Indian players a couple of weeks ago. The Durand Cup is a very tough competition because only one team from each group can progress to the knockouts. South United will be a tough opponent because they have been preparing for quite some time now. We need to use our resources optimally and live up to East Bengal's legacy in the prestigious Durand Cup," Bruzon ahead of the match said on Tuesday. East Bengal have bolstered their squad during the transfer window with impressive Indian players, namely Bipin Singh, Edmund Lalrindika, Martand Raina, and Ramsanga, while adding few fresh overseas faces like Mohammed Rashid, Miguel Figueira and Kevin Sibille. Dimitrios Diamantakos and Saul Crespo are the foreign players still with the club from last season. 'We are trying to understand the fitness levels of all our players because the whole team assembled only two days before and the Durand Cup doesn't allow any mistakes. So it's about understanding who is ready to start and also how to improve the team during the 90 minutes of the game," Bruzon said When asked about the opposition, Bruzon said, 'South United have a lot of young players with a lot of energy. They have been practising for a longer period than us. So, of course, we need to show on the pitch the difference in the level of both teams. And for doing that, we have to play at our best." Who Are South United FC? Based in Karnataka, South United FC were established in 2012 and have built a reputation for their strong emphasis on youth development and grassroots programs. Over the years, they have participated in the BDFA Super Division and made appearances in tournaments like the Gadhinglaj United Cup, Puttaiah Memorial Cup and the I-League 2nd Division. They've finished runners-up in the BDFA Super Division on four occasions and continue to nurture emerging talent. With a young and energetic squad, they'll be looking to punch above their weight and test East Bengal FC's resolve right from the opening whistle. South United FC will look to give a good account of themselves in their debut appearance. Comprising of mostly youngsters from their academy. Players like Noel S, Euhan Kuruvilla, Rowan James. Tarun Kumar and Huzafah Ahmad Dar are the ones to watch out for in the side. Speaking ahead of the match, South United head coach, A. Kaja Mohindeen Bhadussa said, 'We've come with a young squad because this tournament is the perfect platform for exposure. It's about growth, development, and testing ourselves against strong opposition. More importantly, it's about embracing the spirit of sportsmanship, learning from every challenge, and respecting the game at the highest level." East Bengal will look to take the early advantage in the group, which also has Namdhari FC and Indian Air Force FT, while South United FC will look to create an upset on the very first day of the Durand Cup 2025. First Published: July 23, 2025, 12:02 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
India Gazette
29-05-2025
- Business
- India Gazette
Oscar Bruzon signs one-year extension with East Bengal FC
ANI 29 May 2025, 23:51 GMT+10 New Delhi [India], May 29 (ANI): Indian Super League (ISL) side East Bengal FC, on Thursday, announced that head coach Oscar Bruzon has signed a one-year contract extension, committing his future to the club until the end of the 2025-26 season. Under Bruzon's stewardship, the Red and Gold Brigade topped Group A and reached the quarter-finals of the inaugural AFC Challenge League last season, as per the ISL official website. Since taking charge midway through the season, the Spanish tactician led East Bengal to its highest points tally (28) in an ISL season, despite the club's poor start to the campaign. Fully supportive of Bruzon's vision, Vibhash Vardhan Agarwal of Emami Group said as quoted by the ISL website, 'Coach Oscar has brought a renewed sense of purpose to the team. His dedication to our vision of challenging for titles and ability to inspire both players and fans make him the ideal leader for our club's future.' Commenting on his extension, Bruzon said, 'I am thrilled to extend my journey with East Bengal FC for the upcoming season. While the previous season presented challenges, particularly after a slow start, we have collectively learned from those experiences and are now fully focused on reigniting the winning mentality that defines this great club. Our loyal supporters deserve nothing less than a team that reflects their passion, resilience and unwavering belief in East Bengal's legacy.' (ANI)
News18
29-05-2025
- Sport
- News18
East Bengal FC Head Coach Oscar Bruzon Pens Contract Extension
Last Updated: Bruzon, who took the helm of EBFC midway through the season, went on to finish with 28 points in the bygone season of the ISL. Spanish coach Oscar Bruzon penned an extension on his contract with ISL side East Bengal FC on Thursday, linking him to the fabled Kolkata club until the end of the 2025-26 season. Bruzon, who took the helm of EBFC midway through the season, went on to accumulate 28 points towards the final phase of the bygone season and reached the quarterfinals of the AFC Challenger League. 'I am thrilled to extend my journey with East Bengal FC for the upcoming season," Bruzon said after signing the dotted line. 'While the previous season presented challenges, particularly after a slow start, we have collectively learned from those experiences and are now fully focused on reigniting the winning mentality that defines this great club," the 48-year-old added 'Our loyal supporters deserve nothing less than a team that reflects their passion, resilience and unwavering belief in East Bengal's legacy," the Spaniard continued. 'Coach Oscar has brought a renewed sense of purpose to the team. His dedication to our vision of challenging for titles and ability to inspire both players and fans make him the ideal leader for our club's future," Emami Group said. Under the watchful eyes of Bruzon, the Kings won five Bangladesh Premier League titles on the bounce, and three Independence Cup, and Federation Cup each. The Kings played an attacking brand of football under the Spanish tactician, netting 277 goals. First Published: May 29, 2025, 23:52 IST
