SC East Bengal sign Songpu Singsit, Semboi Haokip; Sourav Das extends

The Red and Gold Brigade have announced a number of signings recently.

SC East Bengal have completed the signings of young winger Songpu Singsit and striker Thongkhosiem (Semboi) Haokip for the upcoming Indian Super League season, while defensive midfielder Sourav Das has extended his stay with the Red and Gold brigade.

Das, 25, joined SC East Bengal on loan from Mumbai City FC in the January transfer window, playing three games for the Robbie Fowler-coached outfit. Sourav added stability in midfield with a passing accuracy of 78.5 percent.

“I am thrilled to be part of SC East Bengal for another season. Hailing from Bengal, I know what this club means to all the fans here and that motivates me further. I am also looking forward to working with the gaffer (Robbie Fowler) again. My experience with the team was brilliant last time around,” said the 25-year-old Sourav.

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A product of the Tata Football Academy, Sourav moved to the I-League side Mohun Bagan AC in 2016.

The 2018-19 season turned out to be Sourav’s breakthrough year as he played a key role in the Mariners’ winning the Calcutta Football League, besides also making 11 appearances for the club in the I-League.

Sourav made seven appearances for Mumbai City FC in the Hero ISL 2019-20 season before joining SC East Bengal during the January transfer window.

Songpu Singsit pens one-year deal

Singsit has signed a deal with East Bengal until the end of the season. He joins the red and gold brigade from the I-League side NEROCA FC where he had a stellar last term, becoming the I-League Fans Emerging Player for the 2020-2021 season.

“It is a big opportunity for me. SC East Bengal is one of the biggest clubs in India and I am so fortunate to be here. I will look to prove myself every day and give my best. I will also learn so much from the coaching staff and senior players around,” said the 22-year old who is blessed with searing pace and is skillful on the ball.

“I am training hard every day, getting ready for the season. I can’t wait for the ISL to start,” he added.

Singsit scored three goals and had three assists to his name in 14 games for NEROCA FC. He previously played for Muvanlai Athletics Sports Club before joining NEROCA last season.

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Striker Semboi Haokip joins East Bengal

Striker Thongkhosiem (Semboi) Haokip has penned a one-year deal with SC East Bengal, adding to the team’s attacking options. Haokip joins the red and gold brigade from Bengaluru FC where he spent four seasons. Haokip was with East Bengal in 2017 for a short loan spell from Kerala Blasters FC.

“SC East Bengal will provide a fresh challenge, and that is something I am looking forward to. I have played for East Bengal before so it’s great to be back. I know the pulse of the fans and that always motivates a footballer,” said Haokip, 28.

“Being a striker, it is also a great opportunity for me to work with Robbie Fowler (head coach). He was such a legendary striker himself and I am looking forward to learning so much from him,” he added.

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Haokip began his career with the Pune FC youth academy, going on to then play for the Pune FC first team and making a mark. He impressed in Hero ISL 2015 scoring four goals in six matches for FC Goa, which included a hat-trick against Mumbai City FC.

Bengaluru FC then roped in Haokip in the 2017-18 season and he was mainly used in the AFC Cup 2018, where he scored thrice.

Haokip made seven appearances for the Blues during their Hero ISL 2018-19 win and scored once. The striker added 14 more appearances to his tally in the 2019-20 season, scoring one goal. He made five appearances last season for Bengaluru FC.

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