Odisha FC Women, representing India in the AFC Women’s Champions League, are set to face a formidable challenge in their group stage opener against Japan’s Urawa Red Diamonds Ladies. Despite the tough opponent, the team is confident after recent victories and eager to learn and grow from the experience.
Punjab FC secured their second straight victory in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25, defeating Odisha FC 2-1 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi. Nihal Sudeesh’s 27th-minute strike and a late goal by Leon Augustine secured the win for the home side, while Hugo Boumous’s late goal proved insufficient for Odisha FC.
Odisha FC secured their spot in the group stage of the inaugural AFC Women’s Champions League 2024-25 with a dramatic 2-1 win over Etihad Club. Jennifer Kankam Yeboah scored a brace, leading Odisha to victory despite a tense second half that saw both teams reduced to 10 players.
NorthEast United FC secured a dominant 5-1 victory over Odisha FC in their final Group E match of the Durand Cup, securing a spot in the quarterfinals. Jithin M.S scored a brace, while Guillermo Fernandez and Thoi Singh added goals, along with an own goal by Odisha FC’s Tankadhar Bag. Paogoumang Singson scored the lone goal for Odisha FC.
Bengaluru FC secured its second consecutive win in the Durand Cup, defeating Inter Kashi FC 3-0. Edgar Mendez opened the scoring with a penalty, Alberto Noguera added a second goal, and Sunil Chhetri finished the scoring with a header. Meanwhile, Odisha FC cruised to a 5-0 victory over BSF FT. Hyderabad FC withdrew from the tournament due to unforeseen circumstances, with Rangdajied United FC taking their place.
Lallianzuala Chhangte and Indumathi Kathiresan were crowned the All India Football Federation’s (AIFF) male and female Players of the Year, respectively. Chhangte, a Mumbai City FC winger, extended his contract with the club until 2026/27. Indumathi, a midfielder for Odisha FC and the national team, received recognition for her contributions to both. David Lahlansanga, Khalid Jamil, and Shukla Dutta also received awards for their achievements in Indian football.
Odisha FC, the 2023-24 Indian Women’s League champions, has been drawn in Group B of the AFC Women’s Champions League 2024-25 preliminary stage, alongside Etihad Club (Jordan) and Lion City Sailors FC (Singapore). The team will compete in Jordan, aiming to top the group and qualify for the group stage where they will be placed in Group C.
Odisha FC has secured the services of their head coach, Sergio Lobera, for another two years, extending his contract until 2026. This comes after a successful season for the club, including a fourth-place finish in the Indian Super League and a South Zone victory in the AFC Cup.
After two seasons of goal droughts and being deemed past his peak, Roy Krishna has rediscovered his scoring touch with Odisha FC in the Indian Super League (ISL). On Tuesday, the Fiji international netted his 13th goal of the ongoing campaign, leading his team to a crucial 2-1 comeback win in the semi-final first leg against his former club, ATK Mohun Bagan. Krishna’s resurgence under coach Sergio Lobera has revitalized his ISL career, which began under the tutelage of Antonio Lopez Habas. The 37-year-old striker, who played a pivotal role in ATK Mohun Bagan’s ISL title triumph in 2019-20, has now scored more goals than during any other season since then. Odisha FC, who remain unbeaten at home this season after 13 games, will aim to seal their spot in the final when they face Mohun Bagan in the second leg on Sunday.
In a highly anticipated showdown, Odisha FC welcomes Mohun Bagan Super Giant to the Kalinga Stadium on Tuesday for the first leg of the Indian Super League (ISL) 10 semifinal. The two bitter rivals have fought to a draw in both of their league stage encounters this season, setting the stage for a thrilling battle that could determine the league’s finalist. Mohun Bagan enters the match with the momentum of claiming the League Winners Shield after defeating Mumbai City FC 2-1.
