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Chennaiyin FC produced a clinical 2-0 victory over NEROCA FC in their final Group C game at Imphal in the Durand Cup to book their place in quarters. Midfielders Anirudh Thapa and Vafa Hakhamaneshi scored in each half to take Chennaiyin FC past the hosts and into the knockout stage.

RoundGlass Punjab and NEROCA FC played a thrilling 3 – 3 draw to end their respective I-League seasons here in Kalyani on Friday. RoundGlass Punjab looked set to finish their season on a high, but the Orange Brigade had other plans as Juan Mera inspired a solid performance to get on the scoresheet.

The AIFF (All India Football Federation) is likely to freeze relegation in the I-League for the next season after the clubs requested for the same owing to the pandemic. Apparently, the clubs are facing challenges that include short duration of preparation time, reduced training hours and transfers.

Former India international Gouramangi Singh has stated that Sunil Chhetri and Subrata Paul are role models for the future generation of Indian footballers. Having enjoyed a trophy-laden career across India, Singh is currently the head coach of the second division I-League side Bengaluru United.