East Bengal beat Namdhari FC 1-0 in the Durand Cup 2025.
Moroccan striker Hamid Ahadad scored on his debut to keep East Bengal top of Group A.
Heroics from Namdhari goalkeeper Niraj Kumar kept the scoreline tight despite relentless pressure from East Bengal.
ITBP held Punjab FC to a goalless draw in Group D, as both sides stayed unbeaten with four points each in Durand Cup 2025.