Kokrajhar (Assam)[India], August 4 (ANI): The metropolis is in a celebratory temper as native facet Bodoland FC mark a historic day within the area, once they tackle Hero I-League facet Rajasthan United FC, in a Group F sport of the 132nd Durand Cup, on the new and shining SAI stadium.
The first-ever Durand Cup match in Kokrajhar, the third of this version, is slated for a 2.30 pm kick-off. The match will comply with a musical and resplendent opening ceremony infused with native tradition and patriotism, all within the august presence of Honourable Union Defence Minister, Rajnath Singh.
While Rajasthan United FC (RUFC) go into the sport as clear favourites, packed stands with vociferous help for the house crew are anticipated. The iconic event had its first match performed in Kolkata on August 3, 2023, the place Mohun Bagan Super Giant put 5 previous the Bangladesh Army Football Team within the opening sport.
You can watch the LIVE protection of the 132nd Durand Cup 2023 on the Sony Sports Ten 2 channels in addition to reside stream on SonyLIV.
The guests have had some superb outcomes over the previous few months, starting with this very event once they shocked Mohun Bagan Super Giant within the earlier version.
Captain Hardik Bhatt talking a day forward of the sport displayed readability of thought saying,”Going into our first game of this season, we have our goals set. We’re going to be the Hardest working team in the tournament. And focus on one step at a time. With the aim of winning, clear in our minds. We’re looking forward to playing Bodoland FC. They have a good mix of young talent and experience in their team and it’ll be an interesting challenge for us. We’re focused on being our best selves, and topping the group.”With a settled squad and an thrilling new Ghanaians striker in Richardson Denzel, RUFC shall be a troublesome opener for Bodoland FC.
The residence facet are the unknown ingredient within the fixture and the event.
“It’s a great opportunity for us Bodoland FC represent our region on this platform. We have the potential here but we couldn’t have that scope to compete in the higher level earlier. We have the best local talent in the team,” stated head coach Daimalu Basumatary of Bodoland FC within the pre-match chat.
He additionally alluded to striker Ansumana Kromah, the Liberian who’s now into his eighth season in India and has over 65 targets to his identify enjoying for varied golf equipment over time.
The great thing about the Durand Cup is that it brings the great variety of our areas to the fore and every pursuing the sport in their very own passionate manner. The match between Bodoland FC and Rajasthan United FC is a conflict between two such various and totally different cultures. (ANI)