Sun Sep 15 14:25:43 UTC 2024: ## ISL Season Kicks Off with a Clash of Champions: NorthEast United FC Faces Newly Promoted Mohammedan SC
**Kolkata, India** – The Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 season is set to begin with a highly anticipated match between the defending Durand Cup champions, NorthEast United FC, and the newly promoted Mohammedan SC. The match will take place on Monday at the Kishore Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata.
Mohammedan SC secured their spot in the ISL after winning the I-League 2023-24 season. Their head coach, Andrey Chernyshov, is focused on helping his players adapt to the higher level of competition. “First, we need to make a strong team for the ISL,” Chernyshov said. “We understand how strong this competition is. We will be playing against many good Indian and foreign players. We need to take this feeling from the ISL, the experience, and we need to fight in every match, show good football for the people.”
Meanwhile, NorthEast United FC are fresh off a historic victory in the Durand Cup. However, head coach Juan Pedro Benali is determined to build on that success and secure a strong ISL season. After narrowly missing out on the playoffs last season, the Highlanders are eager to make their mark. “The feeling of winning the Durand Cup was great, but it finished 24 hours later. We cannot live with it anymore if we want to move forward,” Benali said. “We need to forget that. It’s great for the paper and the stats, but we just need to think about the next game.”
Both teams boast promising Indian players and are prepared for a fierce battle. Football fans in Kolkata and around the world are eagerly awaiting the start of this exciting new season.
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