20 December 2025 | Kathmandu

East Bengal FC scripted history by winning the inaugural SAFF Women’s Club Championship 2025 in Kathmandu, Nepal. The Moshal Girls delivered a flawless campaign, culminating in a 3–0 victory over APF FC in the final at Dasarath Stadium on 20 December.

Tournament Highlights

• Undefeated Across Five Matches:

4 group-stage wins, 1 draw (0–0 vs APF FC)

Goals Scored: 14 | Goals Conceded: 0

• Group Stage Results:

Beat Transport United FC (Bhutan) 4–0

Defeated Karachi City FC (Pakistan) 2–0

Defeated Nasrin Sports Academy (Bangladesh) 7–0

• Final Match Goals:

22′ – Fazila Ikwaput (first half-volley)

35′ – Shilky Devi Hemam (powerful header)

46′ – Fazila Ikwaput (quick second-half strike)

• Clean Sheet in Final: East Bengal’s organisation and defensive discipline proved unbreakable.

Awards & Accolades

• Fazila Ikwaput – Golden Boot (9 goals), Most Valuable Player
• Panthoi Chanu – Best Goalkeeper
• Fair Player Award – Transport United

Coach Quotes

Anthony Samson Andrews, head coach of East Bengal, reflected on the achievement:

“The SAFF Championship was something we wanted to conquer and make history, and we did it. It was our third trophy this season after the Indian Women’s League and the Kanyashree Cup, and we are happy to give this good time to the fans.”

Jibesh Kumar Pandey, APF FC coach, admitted the team fell short:

“We, as players and coaching staff, failed today. The game showed that we have a lot to improve.”