AIFF urges Mohun Bagan, East Bengal and Jamshedpur FC to release 13 players for National Camp amid Durand Cup

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The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has urged Mohun Bagan, East Bengal and Jamshedpur FC to release their players for national camp ahead of the CAFA Nations Cup.

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has urged clubs to release players for the national camp in preparation for the upcoming crucial international matches. The AIFF has emphasized the importance of national duty over club commitments to ensure the best team possible represents India.

On Friday (August 15), AIFF released a social media post confirming the Blue Tigers have started their camp under new head coach Khalid Jamil for the Nations Cup. Although the Indian apex body thanked Jamshedpur FC for releasing Khalid Jamil, it also mentioned that a number of clubs haven't reported yet at the national camp, which is being held in Bengaluru.

While some clubs agreed to release players after their fixtures, others are reluctant, worried about squad strength for ongoing tournaments. As the Durand Cup 2025 continues, clubs like Mohun Bagan, East Bengal and even Jamshedpur FC haven't released some of their players.

AIFF names 13 players yet to join National Camp

AIFF confirmed that 13 players are yet to join the camp and named the players, who belong to three clubs. There are 7 Mohun Bagan players, 4 East Bengal players and 2 Jamshedpur FC players who are still with their club, as the trip have qualified for the Durand knockouts.

Mohun Bagan: Anirudh Thapa, Deepak Tangri, Liston Colaco, Manvir Singh, Lalengmawia, Sahal Abdul Samad, Vishal Kaith

East Bengal: Anwar Ali, Naorem Mahesh Singh, Albino Gomes, Jeakson Singh

Jamshedpur FC: Manvir Singh, Jithin MS

10 players yet to join U23 National Camp

Apart from that, the India U23 men's team have also started a camp in Bengaluru from August 1, ahead of their AFC U23 Asian Cup Qualifiers, which will be played in Qatar from September 3. The young colts will also travel to Kuala Lumpur to play against Iraq U23 team. The AIFF mentioned 10 players who are yet to report to the camp-

Mohammed Sanan and Nikhil Barla from Jamshedpur FC, four Northeast United players - Macarton Nickson, Parthib Gogoi, Huidrom Singh and Dipesh Chauhan. Apart from that, four MBSG players - Dippendu Biswas, Suhail Ahmad Bhat, Priyansh Dubey and Tekcham Abhishek Singh are also yet to join the U23 camp.

The apex body of Indian football made an announcement on Thursday as well, which confirmed the commencement of Kalinga Super Cup within six weeks. It also mentioned the possible start of ISL depends on the Supreme Court verdict.