Odisha FC have confirmed that India international Vinit Rai will continue being a part of the team till 2023. The midfielder signed the extension of his contract with the Bhubaneswar-based ISL club, who are currently fourth on the points table in the competition, on Friday.

The amalgamation of two powerhouses from West Bengal holds an immense potential to take forward the rich legacy of the State into the new era. RPSG Group will become 80 % majority shareholder alongside Mohun Bagan Football Club (India) Private Limited owning the remaining 20 % shares.

After winning two back-to-back games at the Kalinga Stadium, Odisha FC will now meet Mumbai City FC in their next game in Bhubaneswar on January 11. Odisha FC had registered their first win of the season against the same opponents when they last met in Mumbai on 31st October.

Less than a week after an inspired win over FC Goa kept them in the hunt for top spot in the standings, Bengaluru FC face yet another challenge, this time from a Jamshedpur FC side that’s keen on turning around a slump, as the two sides battle it out at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium on Thursday.