West Bengal clinched the prestigious Santosh Trophy national football championship title by defeating Kerala 1-0 in the final held on December 31, 2024, at the GMC Balayogi Athletic Stadium in Hyderabad.
This victory marks West Bengal’s record-extending 33rd title in the tournament’s history.
The match-winner came in the added time of the second half when Robi Hansda scored from close range after Aditya Thapa‘s header into the box.
The team, led by coach Sanjoy Sen, showcased incredible performance throughout the tournament, overcoming the absence of key striker Naro Hari Shrestha due to injury.
