Nandajhar Chatra Samaj and Murshidabad Ramnagar CC Triumph at CIL Cup 2026

CIL Cup 2026 Grand Finale Highlights

Purulia (West Bengal) [India], October 28: The CIL Cup 2026 Grand Finale held at MSA Ground in Purulia concluded with Nandajhar Chatra Samaj from the Siliguri zone claiming the men's title, while Murshidabad Ramnagar CC from the Krishnanagar zone took home the women's championship.

This grassroots football tournament, backed by Coal India Limited, featured two thrilling finals as teams from various zones vied for the coveted titles. The event was attended by Jyotirmay Singh Mahato, the Member of Parliament for Purulia, as noted in a press release from Coal India.

In the men's final, Nandajhar Chatra Samaj triumphed over Canning Dishehara from the Howrah zone, winning 5-4 in a penalty shootout after a tense match. The decisive moment came when goalkeeper Dip Sarkar made a crucial save during sudden death, securing the championship for his team and earning the Player of the Match accolade.

Nandajhar Chatra Samaj reached the final after a narrow 1-0 victory against Kuchia XI FC from the Durgapur zone in the semifinals. Canning Dishehara advanced by defeating Kalpana Trust from the Krishnanagar zone with a score of 2-0, setting the stage for an exciting final.

The women's final was equally competitive, with Murshidabad Ramnagar CC edging out Vivekananda School from the Siliguri zone with a 1-0 scoreline. Lakhimoni Hansda netted the winning goal, while her teammate Rupali Bauri was honored as Player of the Match.

Murshidabad Ramnagar CC secured their spot in the final by overcoming Pakbirra Bhairab Academy from the Durgapur zone, also with a 1-0 win. Vivekananda School reached the final after a similar victory against GB Dham FC from the Howrah zone.

Both champions received prize money of Rs 2 lakh, while the runners-up were awarded Rs 1 lakh each. Teams finishing third and fourth in each category received Rs 50,000, bringing the total prize pool for the tournament to Rs 8 lakh.

The Grand Finale celebrated the culmination of a tournament that provided a competitive platform for both male and female footballers across various zones, fostering opportunities for emerging talent to showcase their skills against diverse opponents.

The successful conclusion of the 2026 edition in Purulia highlighted the accomplishments of the champions and all participating teams throughout the tournament.