On Monday, Kolkata will groove on the flow of football as the Mariners are all set to take on Chennaiyin FC in Vivekananda Yuva Bharati Krirangan, Kolkata. In the pre match press conference Mariners stated they are ready to make the home ground challenging for anyone. With the two heavy weights set to face each other in an exciting clash fans can expect a tough clash. This match can also be framed as the clash of bengalis as both teams have an ample number of players who belong from Bengal.
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On Sunday evening, Mohun Bagan players were seen to have intense training, when the last time two teams clashed against each other, MSBG crushed them with 1 goal lead.
Matchups
Chennaiyin FC head into their ISL clash against Mohun Bagan with a strong Bengal connection that adds intrigue to the contest. Several players in the Chennaiyin squad, including former Mariners Pritam Kotal, Raj Basfore and Ankit Mukherjee, once wore the green-and-maroon jersey. Defender Jitendra Singh, raised in Tollygunge, and North Bengal goalkeeper Shameek Mitra further strengthened the Bengali presence. Former Mohun Bagan midfielder Imran Khan and Lalrinliana Namte are also part of the squad. Meanwhile, Nigerian striker Daniel Chima Chukwu, previously of East Bengal, has signed but remains unavailable due to visa issues. Chennaiyin are currently fielding five foreign players.
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When and where to watch ?
The Indian Super League 2025–26 season kicks off with a high-profile clash between Mohun Bagan Super Giant and Chennaiyin FC at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan on Monday. Fans can watch the match live on the Sony Sports Network, which holds the official broadcast rights for the tournament. The fixture will also be available for live streaming on the Fancode app and website, ensuring supporters can follow the action seamlessly across television and digital platforms nationwide.
