Ray Sportz Web Desk: Indian national team winger Bipin Singh Thounaojam has officially joined Emami East Bengal FC on a two-year contract, with an option to extend for a further year. The 29-year-old joins the Red & Gold Brigade on a free transfer from Mumbai City FC, where he spent seven years, making a record 158 appearances and scoring 28 goals with 17 assists.
Renowned for his speed and attacking flair, Bipin will wear jersey number 29. Welcoming him, Emami East Bengal’s Head of Football Thangboi Singto praised Bipin’s creativity and goal-scoring prowess, while Head Coach Oscar Bruzon highlighted his international pedigree and experience as key to strengthening the squad.
Bipin, who made his India debut in 2021, expressed excitement about joining the historic club, vowing to give his all to help East Bengal win titles and create memories for the fans.

Ray Sportz Web Desk: Emami East Bengal FC has officially signed Indian international forward Edmund Lalrindika from Inter Kashi FC on a three-year contract. The 26-year-old will don the iconic number 10 jersey, marking his return to the club after five years.
Lalrindika, who made an impressive debut for East Bengal in the 2019-20 I-League season, had his initial stint cut short by injury. He now returns with more experience and firepower, having scored 4 goals and provided 6 assists in 24 matches for Inter Kashi during the 2024–25 season.
Club Head of Football Thangboi Singto hailed the signing as a “massive boost,” emphasizing Edmund’s “versatility and familiarity with East Bengal’s ethos.”
Head Coach Oscar Bruzon echoed the enthusiasm, highlighting Lalrindika’s recent national team call-up and saying, “He is growing in stature and can make a real difference.”
Originally from Mizoram and a product of the AIFF Elite Academy, Lalrindika has represented India at multiple youth levels and made his senior team debut against Kuwait last month.
In his own words, an emotional Edmund said, “I’ve always dreamed of returning to East Bengal. Now that I’m back, I believe I have some unfinished business here.”
His signing marks a strong statement of intent for East Bengal as they gear up for the new season.

Ray Sportz Web Desk: East Bengal FC were drawn alongside Kitchee SC (Hong Kong) and Phnom Penh Crown FC (Cambodia) in Group E of the AFC Women’s Champions League Preliminary Stage, following the draw conducted at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Thursday, July 3, 2025.
East Bengal, the champions of the 2024-25 Indian Women’s League, will travel to Cambodia to play the Preliminary Stage, which will be held in a centralised round-robin format from August 25 to 31, 2025.

Nineteen clubs from across the continent will play the Preliminary Stage, which features five groups – four groups of four teams each, and one group consisting of three clubs.
The five group winners will advance to the Group Stage, where they will join clubs from the top seven AFC Member Associations in the AFC Women’s Club Competition Rankings 2024-25 – Melbourne City FC (Australia), Suwon FC Women (Korea Republic), Tokyo Verdy Beleza (Japan), defending champions Wuhan Jiangda Women’s FC (China), Ho Chi Minh City Women’s FC (Vietnam), Bam Khatoon FC (IR Iran), and a to-be-determined club from the United Arab Emirates.
After the conclusion of the Preliminary Stage, a draw will be conducted in September, to determine how the Group Stage will pan out.
Group E: East Bengal FC (IND), Kitchee SC (HKG), Phnom Penh Crown FC (CAM – Hosts)

Courtesy: AIFF Media Team