Shillong Lajong News

FC Goa have completed the signing of winger Redeem Tlang for the 2020-21 Indian Super League, which marked their first Indian signing in the build-up to the next season. The footballer played for the Northeast United FC over the last two seasons and has been an influential player in the setup.

With most overseas transfers wrapped up, the ISL sides have now focused on securing their domestic front as the season has been scheduled to start from October 20. While Jamshedpur FC have signed veteran CK Vineeth, Kerala Blasters have roped in former Shilong Lajong skipper Samuel Lalmuanpuia.

Pre-season favorites Mohun Bagan were held to a 1-1 draw against Gokulam Kerala FC on Saturday as defending champions, Minerva Punjab FC played out a 0-0 stalemate against Churchill Brothers in Punjab. Shillong Lajong beat Aizawl FC 2-1 in the northeast derby to start their campaign with a win.

Aizawl FC became the first northeast side to win the I-League on Sunday, a year after finishing at the bottom of the table. The Mizoram outfit finished with 37 points, one point ahead of Kolkata powerhouse Mohan Bagan, to earn the honour of competing in the prestigious AFC Cup.

Bengaluru FC head coach Albert Roca has said that the Blues will be under no pressure but expects tough competition in their I-League opener against Shillong Lajong. Despite multiple injuries to key members in the squad, Roca felt that they should not dwell too much on it and focus on playing well.