Kalinga Super Cup 2025: The Kalinga Super Cup 2025 has kicked off with drama, goals, and stunning performances across the board. While new stars have emerged, some familiar giants have faltered early.
Defending champions East Bengal FC bowed out in the first round itself after a disappointing 0-2 loss to arch-rivals Kerala Blasters, crashing out without a fight. While Inter Kashi shocked everyone by knocking out Bengaluru FC 5-3 on penalties.

The likes of Mumbai City FC and NorthEast United have put up dominating shows, whereas Mohun Bagan Super Giant, the reigning ISL Shield and Cup champions, have received a direct entry into the quarter-finals after Churchill Brothers-their scheduled Round of 16 opponents-refused to participate in the tournament. Here's a look at the top goal-scorers of the tournament so far after the Round of 16.
Kerala Blasters 2-0 East Bengal FC
Goals: Jesus Giminez, Noah Sadaoui
FC Goa 3-0 Gokulam Kerala FC
Goals: Iker Guarrotxena - Hat-trick
NorthEast United FC 6-0 Mohammedan Sporting
Goals: Jithin MS, Alaeddine Ajaraie (3), Nestor Albiach, Guillermo Fernandez
Mumbai City FC 4-0 Chennaiyin FC
Goals: Chhangte-2, Karelis, Bipin
Punjab FC 3-0 Odisha FC
Goals: Suljic, Vidal, Nihal
Jamshedpur FC 2-0 Hyderabad FC
Goals: Siverio, Eze
Bengaluru FC 1-1 Inter Kashi ( Williams- BFC, Bavovic- Kashi) (Kashi win 5-3 on penalties)
Mohun Bagan Super Giant - Walkover (Churchill Brothers didn't participate)
1) Mohun Bagan Super Giant vs Kerala Blasters FC
2) FC Goa vs Punjab FC
3) Mumbai City FC vs Inter Kashi
4) NorthEast United vs Jamshedpur FC
The stage is now set for some thrilling quarter-final matchups, with heavyweights like Mohun Bagan, Mumbai City FC and FC Goa all in action. With players like Iker Guarrotxena and Alaeddine Ajaraie in red-hot form, the battles ahead promise end-to-end action and high-octane drama.
Stay tuned to mykhel.com as the Kalinga Super Cup 2025 marches into its decisive phase!