East Bengal FC Clinches Indian Women’s League Title with 2-0 Win

East Bengal FC Secures Championship

East Bengal FC celebrated a remarkable victory in the Indian Women’s League 2025-26, triumphing 2-0 against Nita Football Academy in Kolkata on Tuesday. With two matches left in the season, the Red and Gold Brigade confirmed their title in front of enthusiastic home fans, showcasing their dominance throughout the league. After Matchday 12, East Bengal leads the standings with 33 points, followed by Sethu FC with 23 points and Kickstart FC Karnataka in third with 19 points.

Soumya Guguloth was the standout player, scoring both goals that secured the title for East Bengal. The team controlled the game from the start, setting the pace effectively. Their first goal came in the 25th minute when Soumya executed a delicate finish after receiving a long pass from Ashalata Devi.

Holding a 1-0 lead at halftime, East Bengal continued to press in the second half. Their efforts were rewarded again in the 65th minute when Fazila Ikwaput delivered a brilliant pass to Soumya, who rounded the goalkeeper and scored her second goal. The Moshal Girls kept creating chances, with Sulanjana hitting the crossbar during stoppage time.

Nita FA struggled to maintain offensive pressure, leading to frustration, as evidenced by Nishima Kumari receiving a yellow card in the 72nd minute. East Bengal managed the final moments of the match comfortably, with Rubina Khatun and Shrabani Murmu coming on late to help secure the win. Soumya Guguloth was named Player of the Match for her outstanding performance.

Earlier, Gokulam Kerala FC narrowly defeated Sribhumi FC 1-0, thanks to a goal from captain Emueje Ogbiagbevha in the 42nd minute. Despite Sribhumi's efforts to equalize in the second half, they could not penetrate Gokulam's solid defense, leading to late bookings for Toijam Thoibisana Chanu and Mousumi Murmu due to frustration.

In another match, Sethu FC and SESA Football Academy ended in a 1-1 draw, with S Lynda Kom scoring early for Sethu and Maurine Achieng equalizing for SESA in the 59th minute, earning her Player of the Match honors.

Kickstart FC Karnataka also secured a narrow 1-0 win against Garhwal United FC, with Aruna Bag scoring the decisive goal in the 41st minute. Despite Garhwal's attempts for a late equalizer, Kickstart's defense held firm, and Aruna Bag was named Player of the Match. East Bengal's latest victory further cements their status as a powerhouse in Indian women's football, setting a high standard in the IWL.