Mohammedan SC set to script history as first Indian club to compete in Indo-French tournament

The Black and White Brigade will be achieving a landmark for Indian Football on the global stage.

Mohammedan SC have achieved yet another remarkable milestone after becoming the first Indian club to compete in the Indo-French Football Tournament in Paris, France.

The Black and White Brigade’s U-18 team makes history by participating in the tournament as they add another feather to the club’s long-standing commitment to youth development within Indian football through international tournaments. 

Mohammedan SC set to travel to Paris

The tournament is scheduled to take place in Paris between November 25 and November 30. Mohammedan’s U-18s will get the opportunity to compete against the U-18 teams of elite clubs like Paris Saint Germain and Paris FC. The inclusion of one of the oldest football clubs in India sends a clear message of the progression of Indian football on a global stage.

A collaborative initiative between India and France, the tournament is designed with a key aim to foster cross-cultural exchange and competition between teams from India and France. Mohammedan SC have again been provided another unique opportunity to showcase Indian football talent in a prestigious tournament.

The club already has a rich history of competing and winning on foreign soil after becoming the first Indian club to win the Aga Khan Gold Cup in Dhaka in 1960. 

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An auspicious opportunity to proliferate Indian football’s growth

Since their foundation in 1891, Mohammedan SC are one of the first Indian clubs to break the dominance of British teams in colonial India.

The club’s recent participation in the Indo-French tournament could be a catalyst that might trigger a significant butterfly effect. Their recognition and any success in the tournament can potentially lead to greater international exposure for promising Indian footballing talent.

#𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐁𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐀𝐧𝐝𝐖𝐡𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐀𝐫𝐦𝐲 𝐢𝐬 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐬!🇫🇷Mohammedan SC's U18 Boys team will be participating in the Indo-French Football Tournament, becoming the first professional club from India to participate in the prestigious tournament!🏆🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/mV6YzFXCzg

— Mohammedan SC (@MohammedanSC) October 18, 2024

The announcement by club officials on X showcases the level of excitement about the opportunity. The two-time Durand Cup winners believe this international exposure will provide their players with invaluable experience against foreign teams and foster a spirit of international camaraderie.

Fans of the Black and White Brigade are sure to be equally thrilled about this historic moment with many seeing this as a stepping stone for Indian football to gain recognition on a broader scale.

Youth development is an indicator of the health of the future of a football club and Mohammedan SC will join other Indian Super League (ISL) clubs like Mumbai City FC and Punjab FC to compete on foreign soil.

Competing with the U-18 team of a French club football giant like Paris Saint Germain is a collective glowing endorsement of Mohammedan SC and Indian football. 

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