Mohammedan SC vs Mumbai City FC, Durand Cup 2023: Preview, Team News, Live Streaming

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Two-time Durand Cup Champions Mohammedan Sporting Club will be locking horns against Mumbai City FC in the Group B fixture of the Durand Cup 2023 on Saturday (August 5). The match will be played at the Kishore Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata.

After a solid start from Mohun Bagan SG in the Group A match, another Kolkata giant Mohammedan will also be hoping for a positive start, but they have a stern test against the ISL 2022-23 shield winners.

The visitors have made their intentions clear by announcing a strong 29-member squad, featuring all their top stars including Greg Stewart, Lallianzuala Chhangte, Jorge Pereryra Diaz, Phurba Lachenpa as well as new signings like Akash Mishra, Tiri and Jayesh Rane.

The Islanders were runners-up last year and they would definitely be aiming to go one better this time around.

Local giants Mohammedan Sporting on the other hand are in the midst of a lively Calcutta Football League campaign where they are currently placed third.

Forwards like Beneston Barretto, David Lalhlansanga and Bikas Singh are in good goal-scoring form and Mumbai will not have it easy in front of home supporters.

Mairajuddin Wadoo, coach of the Black and White brigade said ahead of the game, "I think the boys are ready and there is a very good atmosphere in the team, and in the dressing room. Everyone is working very hard and we all know the importance of this game in the Cup, which is very important for us. Also, we are looking forward to have a good game."

On being asked on the key to victory tomorrow Wadoo, a former player for club and country said, "I think hard work. I think without hard work there's no success. So we are looking forward to put our best foot forward tomorrow and make sure that we do our very best on the pitch."

The Mohammedan coach asserted the team is gelling as the domestic and foreign players are grouping well ahead of the tournament.

Mohammedan vs Mumbai City Live Streaming

The Durand Cup match between Mohammedan and Mumbai City will be broadcast LIVE on Sony Sports Ten 2 channels from 4:45 pm IST on Saturday (August 5). Indian viewers can also stream the match LIVE on the Sony Liv app and website.