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East Bengal win record-equalling 17th Durand Cup title, thrash Mohun Bagan Super Giant 4-1

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The triumph brings East Bengal level with Mohun Bagan at the top of the all-time Durand Cup honours list with 17 titles each, adding another chapter to one of Indian football's most enduring rivalries.

Published: Aug 23, 2026, 11:22 PM IST|Updated: Aug 23, 2026, 11:22 PM IST

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East Bengal win record-equalling 17th Durand Cup title, thrash Mohun Bagan Super Giant 4-1

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