NorthEast United FC won the 133rd Indian Oil Durand Cup by defeating defending champions Mohun Bagan Super Giant on penalties on 31 August 2024 at Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in West Bengal.
- This is NorthEast United’s maiden Durand Cup title and their first-ever silverware in Indian football.
- Mohun Bagan had a 2-0 lead in the first half, with goals from Jason Cummings and Sahal Abdul Samad.
- Alaaeddine Ajaraie and Guillermo Fernandez equalized for NorthEast United in the second half.
- NorthEast United’s goalkeeper Gurmeet Singh became the hero by saving two penalties.
- NorthEast United received a winning prize of INR 60,00,000, while Mohun Bagan received INR 30,00,000 as runners-up.
- Gurmeet Singh won the Golden Glove, Noah Sadaoui won the Golden Boot (6 goals), and Jithin M.S. was awarded Man of the Tournament. Each received INR 5,00,000 in cash prizes.
Q.: Which team won the 133rd Indian Oil Durand Cup in 2024?
A) Mohun Bagan Super Giant
B) NorthEast United FC
C) Kerala Blasters FC
D) Bengaluru FC
Answer: B) NorthEast United FC
NorthEast United FC won the 133rd Indian Oil Durand Cup by defeating defending champions Mohun Bagan Super Giant on penalties on 31 August 2024
