IWL 2025-26: East Bengal maintains perfect league record; Gokulam Kerala ends winless run with SESA win East Bengal FC and Gokulam Kerala FC earned three points each against SETHU FC and SESA Football Academy, respectively, on Thursday, while the other two Indian Women’s League 2025-26 Phase 2 matches ended in draws.
East Bengal continued its winning run with a closely contested 1-0 victory against former IWL champion SETHU FC at the East Bengal Ground.
The decisive moment came shortly after the hour mark when Resty Nanziri combined with Fazila Ikwaput and Soumya Guguloth in a swift attacking move. Guguloth’s run on the right created space and, despite pressure from the goalkeeper, Ikwaput applied the finishing touch to give East Bengal a 1-0 lead.
The Moshal Girls defended the lead to maintain their perfect record, having won all eight of their matches. They sit firmly at the top of the table with 24 points. SETHU, second in the table, is eight points behind, having played the same number of games.
Gokulam Kerala FC ended its three-match winless run with a 3-0 victory against SESA Football Academy at the East Bengal Ground.
The Malabarians dominated possession against a disciplined SESA FA side and got the breakthrough in first-half stoppage time. Goalkeeper Keisham Melody Chanu initiated a move that saw Shubhangi Singh and Emueje Ogbiagbevha combine to release forward Roja Devi, who finished with a composed lofted effort from distance.
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In the 79th minute, Ogbiagbevha doubled the lead after linking up with winger Shilji Shaji, before the latter added the third in the 87th minute from a tight angle to complete a comprehensive win.
The result took Gokulam further away from the relegation zone as it moved up to sixth in the eight-team league with 10 points from eight matches. SESA remained at the bottom with one point.
Sribhumi FC came from two goals down to earn a 2-2 draw against Garhwal United FC at the AIFF National Centre of Excellence.
Earlier at the NCE, Nita Football Academy and Kickstart FC played out a 1-1 draw.
Published on Apr 30, 2026
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East Bengal FC and Gokulam Kerala FC earned three points each against SETHU FC and SESA Football Academy, respectively, on Thursday, while the other two Indian Women’s League 2025-26 Phase 2 matches ended in draws.
East Bengal continued its winning run with a closely contested 1-0 victory against former IWL champion SETHU FC at the East Bengal Ground.
The decisive moment came shortly after the hour mark when Resty Nanziri combined with Fazila Ikwaput and Soumya Guguloth in a swift attacking move. Guguloth’s run on the right created space and, despite pressure from the goalkeeper, Ikwaput applied the finishing touch to give East Bengal a 1-0 lead.
The Moshal Girls defended the lead to maintain their perfect record, having won all eight of their matches. They sit firmly at the top of the table with 24 points. SETHU, second in the table, is eight points behind, having played the same number of games.
Gokulam Kerala FC ended its three-match winless run with a 3-0 victory against SESA Football Academy at the East Bengal Ground.
The Malabarians dominated possession against a disciplined SESA FA side and got the breakthrough in first-half stoppage time. Goalkeeper Keisham Melody Chanu initiated a move that saw Shubhangi Singh and Emueje Ogbiagbevha combine to release forward Roja Devi, who finished with a composed lofted effort from distance.
ALSO READ | ‘No pressure’ is the mantra for Pamela Conti as India kicks off AFC U-17 Women’s Asian Cup campaign
In the 79th minute, Ogbiagbevha doubled the lead after linking up with winger Shilji Shaji, before the latter added the third in the 87th minute from a tight angle to complete a comprehensive win.
The result took Gokulam further away from the relegation zone as it moved up to sixth in the eight-team league with 10 points from eight matches. SESA remained at the bottom with one point.
Sribhumi FC came from two goals down to earn a 2-2 draw against Garhwal United FC at the AIFF National Centre of Excellence.
Earlier at the NCE, Nita Football Academy and Kickstart FC played out a 1-1 draw.
Published on Apr 30, 2026
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PIF has provided LIV with more than $5 billion, but the league has reportedly lost millions of dollars per year. Earlier this month, Yasir Al-Rumayyan, PIF’s governor and LIV’s main financial backer, shared a plan for the kingdom to cut back on international investments and focus on more domestic projects. DeChambeau, Cameron Smith and Rahm reportedly turned down the opportunity to return to the PGA Tour earlier this year. According to MSN.com, some LIV players have reached out to the DP World Tour. –Field Level Media #Deadspin #LIV #Golf #seeks #longterm #financial #partners #Saudi #Arabias #PIF #confirms #exit")
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LIV said the new board will be headed by Eugene Davis, the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of PIRINATE Consulting Group LLC and Jon Zinman, the founder and managing member of JZ Advisors LLC. They are tasked primarily with “institutionalizing the league, formalizing its ownership structure, and evaluating the range of strategic opportunities,” LIV Golf said Thursday. Founded in 2021, LIV Golf made its debut in June 2022 and used lavish, guaranteed contracts to lure dozens of stars like Dustin Johnson, Phil Mickelson, Jon Rahm and Bryson DeChambeau away from the PGA. PIF has provided LIV with more than $5 billion, but the league has reportedly lost millions of dollars per year. Earlier this month, Yasir Al-Rumayyan, PIF’s governor and LIV’s main financial backer, shared a plan for the kingdom to cut back on international investments and focus on more domestic projects. 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Signs of a fracture in the PIF-LIV emerged earlier this year and simmered to the surface last week, when ESPN obtained an email LIV CEO Scott O’Neil sent to staff claiming the 2026 season will continue “exactly as planned, uninterrupted and at full throttle.” He made no mention of LIV’s future beyond 2026, however. LIV said the new board will be headed by Eugene Davis, the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of PIRINATE Consulting Group LLC and Jon Zinman, the founder and managing member of JZ Advisors LLC. They are tasked primarily with “institutionalizing the league, formalizing its ownership structure, and evaluating the range of strategic opportunities,” LIV Golf said Thursday. Founded in 2021, LIV Golf made its debut in June 2022 and used lavish, guaranteed contracts to lure dozens of stars like Dustin Johnson, Phil Mickelson, Jon Rahm and Bryson DeChambeau away from the PGA. 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