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News18
a day ago
- Sport
- News18
ISL Transfer News: KBFC Rope In Amey Ranawade, Jiteshwor Pens CFC Extension
Kerala Blasters FC announced the signing of Amey Ranawade on a 5-year deal, tying him to the club until May 2030, on Monday. The 27-year-old right-back makes the switch to KBFC from Odisha FC, where he concluded the 2024-25 ISL season on loan from Mumbai City FC. 'I'm proud and excited to join Kerala Blasters FC. I have always admired the passion surrounding this club, and I genuinely believe in the project being built here," the Mumbai-born Ranawade said after putting pen to paper.
India Gazette
2 days ago
- Sport
- India Gazette
ISL: Bengaluru FC, Odisha FC, NorthEast United FC, Kerala Blasters announce departures
New Delhi [India], June 1 (ANI): Indian Super League (ISL) teams announced the departure of several players through their social media posts on Saturday. NorthEast United FC bade farewell to Mirshad Michu and Phalguni Singh, while Odisha FC parted ways with Mourtada Fall and Ahmed Jahouh, as per the ISL official website. Kwame Peprah, Ishan Pandita, and Kamaljit Singh left Kerala Blasters FC, while Harsh Patre and Jessel Carneiro said goodbye to Bengaluru FC, highlighting today's transfer wrap. Patre and Carneiro part ways with Bengaluru FC: Harsh Parte said goodbye to Bengaluru FC following his impactful stint, which came to an end. The midfielder has been part of the Blues' reserve setup and was promoted to the senior squad in 2023. He has been quite impressive during his time, recording 21 appearances for BFC in these two seasons. Patre clocked 202 minutes on the field in the 2024-25 season and averaged 15 passes per game. He also won seven duels, completed seven recoveries, and created a chance in a recently concluded campaign. Jessel Carneiro, who also joined the club in 2023, left the Blues after his two-year spell. He made eight appearances in his debut season but didn't feature in the league this season. The left back logged 483 minutes on the field in Bengaluru colours in the 2023-24 season. He also maintained 83% passing accuracy, created eight chances, and racked up an assist to his name. Odisha FC bid adieu to the foreign Duo: Odisha FC parted ways with seasoned campaigners Mourtada Fall and Ahmed Jahouh. Both foreigners played a pivotal role for the Kalinga Warriors since joining the club in 2023. Fall has been a rock at the back for OFC. Known for his marshalling, defending, and heading prowess, the Senegalese centre-back has been a cornerstone in Sergio Lobera's backline. He featured in 41 ISL games in Odisha colours, helping his side keep nine clean sheets. He also scored eight goals in two seasons, adding a dynamic versatility to the Kalinga Warriors' style of play. Jahouh also joined OFC in 2023, following in Fall's footsteps. The creator-in-chief has been sensational at the heart of the pitch, controlling the game's tempo with his versatile passing range and sheer touch of brilliance. The Moroccan midfielder played 38 games in two years at OFC. He created 83 chances during his time with the Kalinga Warriors and also contributed 11 goals. Peprah, Pandita, and Kamaljit leave Kerala Blasters FC: Kerala Blasters FC announced the departure of striking duo Kwame Peprah and Ishan Pandita as well as custodian Kamaljit Singh. Peprah joined the Blasters in 2023 and played a key role in KBFC's attacking unit. He scored eight goals in his 35 appearances and also created 23 chances during this phase. From rousing the energetic Kochi crowd with his thunderstorm strikes and scoring crucial goals in crunch moments, Peprah's impact has been instrumental at KBFC. The Ghanaian striker averaged 0.26 goals per match in the 2024-25 season and also maintained a 19.35% goal conversion rate. Another forward, Ishan Pandita, also bade farewell to the Blasters after joining the club in 2023 from Jamshedpur FC. Pandita missed the majority of the 2024-25 season due to an injury. He featured in only three games and clocked just 68 minutes on the field. However, Pandita could not record any goal contribution in the ISL for the Blasters. Goalkeeper Kamaljit Singh will also leave the club after his loan stint from Odisha FC ends. He featured in KBFC's home game against FC Goa but suffered a 0-2 defeat in Kochi. The Blasters also announced the departures of fitness coach Werner Martens, goalkeeping coach Slaven Progovecki, and assistant coach Tomasz Tchorz. Mirshad and Phalguni leave NorthEast United FC NorthEast United FC confirmed the departure of goalkeeper Mirshad Michu and midfielder Phalguni Singh. Michu joined the club in 2021 from East Bengal FC and has been part of the Highlanders for the last four seasons. The veteran shot-stopper featured in 40 ISL matches and registered six clean sheets. Michu played a key role under the bars over the years with his agile saves and leadership skills. Michu only featured in a single game in the 2024-25 ISL season against East Bengal FC and helped his team keep a clean sheet in their commanding 4-0 victory in Shillong. Phalguni Singh joined Juan Pedro Benali's men in 2023. He made a total of 24 appearances for NEUFC over the two seasons. The dynamic midfielder enjoyed a remarkable debut season with the Highlanders and recorded four goal contributions. However, Phalguni featured only in four games in the 2024-25 season, where his game time was limited to 188 minutes. (ANI)
India Gazette
3 days ago
- Sport
- India Gazette
Pinpoint precision: Players with best shot conversion rate in ISL 2024-25
New Delhi [India], May 31 (ANI): Players who maintain a high conversion rate are often the difference-makers in tight matches. The shot conversion rate -- the percentage of shots that end up in the back of the net -- is a key measure of a player's precision. During the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 season, several players stood out not just for the number of goals they scored but for how efficiently they did it, as per the ISL official website. Let's take a look at the players with the best shot conversion rate in ISL 2024-25: Jerry Mawihmingthanga (Odisha FC) - 27.78 per cent shot conversion rate: Odisha FC's Jerry Mawihmingthanga led the league in shot conversion, turning 27.78% of his attempts into goals. The winger rediscovered his scoring touch, netting five goals this season -- the same as he managed across the previous two seasons combined. Though the Kalinga Warriors fell short of their expectations, Mawihmingthanga's resurgence has been a bright spot and a promising sign for next season. Jesus Jimenez (Kerala Blasters FC) - 25.58% shot conversion rate: One of the major talking points surrounding the Blasters' camp was how they would cope with the departure of Golden Boot winner Dimitrios Diamantakos. That question was answered by their new signing Jesus Jimenez, who took over the goalscoring duties seamlessly. Despite Kerala Blasters FC struggling with consistency throughout the season, the Spanish forward found the back of the net regularly and contributed well to the attack. Jimenez hit the target 11 times this season and boasts the league's second-best shot conversion rate of 25.58%. Jamie Maclaren (Mohun Bagan Super Giant) - 25% shot conversion rate: Good things come to those who wait -- and that was the case with Jamie Maclaren at Mohun Bagan Super Giant. The Aussie forward arrived with high expectations, but early-season injuries disrupted his rhythm. However, as the league progressed, Maclaren found his form and showcased his class. He finished with 12 goals -- including one in the ISL Cup final against Bengaluru FC -- with a shot conversion rate of 25%. Luka Majcen (Punjab FC) - 25% shot conversion rate: Majcen scored 10 goals in 20 league appearances for Punjab FC this season, maintaining a 25% shot conversion rate for the Shers. The captain once again led from the front, and his numbers reflected his impact. His sharpness and aggression in front of the goal were on full display, underlined by his efficiency in converting chances. Subhasish Bose (Mohun Bagan Super Giant) - 25% shot conversion rate: There was hardly anything Mohun Bagan Super Giant captain Subhasish Bose got wrong this season. From marshalling the backline to making decisive contributions on set-pieces, he was a key figure in their historic ISL double-winning campaign. While his defensive qualities are well known, it was his attacking returns that turned heads this season. Bose netted six goals -- the highest among defenders -- with an impressive 25% shot conversion rate. (ANI)
New Indian Express
17-05-2025
- Business
- New Indian Express
AIFF rejects Odisha FC licence, club & govt play blame game
BHUBANESWAR: Odisha FC, state's only professional Indian Super League (ISL) club, suffered a body blow after the AIFF refused to grant licence to it on Thursday. The Club Licensing Committee of AIFF concluded the evaluation process for the Premier 1 Licence for the 2025–26 season. The national body rejected the licence of Odisha FC due to multiple failures across A and B criteria. Odisha FC had a terrible Kalinga Super Cup 2025 season and faced relegation from the Indian Women's League (IWL) too. It was the runners-up in 2023-2024 but finished seventh this season. Odisha FC owner Rohan Sharma took to X to express his anguish over what he called lack of Odisha government support. 'I was aware that we were going to fail club licensing this season, Unfortunately, we have no letter from the Government granting us access to the stadium and practice ground this season,' his post stated. Sharma further said, 'Despite multiple requests both in person and letters to have a meeting to discuss the MoU, no one from the government has acknowledged or granted a meeting. I have personally went (sic) to Delhi to speak to very senior ministers to get this resolved... still nothing.' 'It feels like the government doesn't want us in Odisha which is quite sad. We have tried to be as polite and respectful to build is this perceived notion we are Pro-BJD when in reality we are so uninvolved in Indian politics. I'm an American citizen, our business is in Dubai we just have a football club in India that we are investing,' Sharma's X post stated. State Sports department sources said Odisha FC performed miserably in Kalinga Super Cup and the IWL season. To deflect criticism, the club was putting the blame on Odisha government, they said. 'Several meetings were held between Sports department and Odisha FC management for development of football ecosystem in Odisha. For the signing of MoU, the date of October 22, 2024 was fixed, but the Odisha FC management did not turn up,' department sources claimed. More than Rs 50 crore in support and all facilities were given to the club, a senior officer said adding, return on investment (ROI) was negligible. 'Not even one Odia player featured in the team,' the officer said.
Time of India
16-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Odisha FC among several clubs to fail AIFF licensing
Kolkata: The club licensing committee of All India Football Federation (AIFF), which met on Thursday to evaluate the Premier 1 License for the 2025–26 season, rejected the licences of seven Indian Super League (ISL) clubs including Odisha FC. The other clubs who have failed to meet the criteria are NorthEast United FC, Hyderabad FC, Kerala Blasters FC, Mohammedan Sporting Club, Churchill Brothers FC Goa and Inter Kashi. These clubs have not been granted the license due to multiple failures across A and B criteria. "The clubs whose applications have been rejected have the right to either appeal the decision or request an exemption to participate in the National Club Competitions, as per applicable licensing regulations," AIFF said in a statement. Among the many criteria, the clubs will have to furnish proof of their access to the stadiums and practice facilities which one understands Odisha FC have been unable to provide. The club though did not give an official statement regarding the issue but a club source told TOI on Friday evening, "We are under active discussion with the govt, so we cannot make a statement right now. Both (the club and the govt) want to sign the MoU but the terms are under negotiations and not agreed yet. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng với sàn môi giới tin cậy IC Markets Đăng ký Undo " Odisha FC owner Rohan Sharma , however, was upset with the club missing out on the licencing criteria. In a post on 'X', he wrote, "I'm here to help football in Odisha, not work against it!! I'm happy with the fan growth. I love the passion for the sport here, and I'm happy to say this year we will have one if not two Odias in the first team." The govt, meanwhile, chose not to react to the posts on the social media platform. Meanwhile, Punjab FC were the only club to have been granted the licence without sanctions while seven other clubs, including ISL double winners Mohun Bagan Super Giant, were granted licence with sanctions due to minor non-fulfilment of B criteria. The others are Mumbai City FC, Bengaluru FC, Jamshedpur FC, FC Goa, Chennaiyin FC and East Bengal FC.
