Eastern Sporting Union

Eastern Sporting Union, generally known as ESU, is an Indian professional football club based in Imphal, Manipur. It's women's team competed in the Indian Women's League.[2][3] Eastern Sporting Union is one of the most successful women's football club in India, and was the champion of the inaugural Indian Women's League.

Eastern Sporting Union
Full nameEastern Sporting Union
FoundedMarch 14, 1946 (1946-03-14)[1]
LeagueIndian Women's League
Manipur Women's League
2022–23IWL, Semifinalists
Active departments of Eastern Sporting Union
Football (Men's) Football (Women's)

History

Founded on 14 March 1946, Eastern Sporting Union by the public leaders of East Imphal tehsil under the patronage of HH Bodhchandra Singh is one of the oldest clubs in Manipur. Their U15 youth boys' team competed in Manchester United Premier Cup of India.[4]

Team records

Seasons
Year League Top Scorer(s)
P W D L GF GA Pos. Player(s) Goals
2016–17 10 9 0 1 42 8 1st India Kamala Devi 15
2017–18 8 5 3 0 14 6 2nd India Irom Prameshwori Devi 4

Women's squad
As of 24 April 2023[5]

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player
1 GK India IND Elangbam Panthoi Chanu
2 DF India IND Mayangmayum Achoubi
3 DF India IND Heirangkhongjam Linda Chanu
4 DF India IND Phanjoubam Nirmala Devi
5 DF India IND Kangabam Anita Devi
6 MF India IND Kshetrimayum Margaret Devi
7 MF India IND Sultana Ms.
8 MF India IND Moirangthem Mandakini Devi
9 FW India IND Yumnam Kamala Devi
10 FW India IND Irom Prameshwori Devi (Captain)
11 FW India IND Lhingneilam Kipgen
No. Pos. Nation Player
12 MF India IND Baby Chiinngainuam Mate
13 DF India IND Nandeibam Gitanjali Chanu
16 MF India IND Chandam Anjali Devi
17 FW India IND Thiemlalnei
18 MF India IND Lhingdeikim
20 DF India IND Th Sahena
21 GK India IND Naorem Monika Devi
23 GK India IND Rabina Thoudam
33 MF India IND Salam Rinaroy Devi
99 MF India IND Naobi Chanu Laishram

Technical staff
As of 24 April 2023[6]
Position Name
Head coach India Lourembam Ronibala Chanu
Goalkeeping coach India S. Premjit Meitei

Honours

Cup

Women's team

References
  1. Schöggl, Hans. "India – List of Foundation Dates". RSSSF. Archived from the original on 23 October 2021. Retrieved 17 August 2021.
  2. "AIFF launches maiden Indian Women's League". espn.in. Archived from the original on 2 February 2017. Retrieved 3 February 2017.
  3. "AIFF launches professional league for women footballers". The Indian Express. Archived from the original on 4 February 2017. Retrieved 3 February 2017.
  4. Chaudhuri, Arunava (2007). "Manchester United Premier Cup (U15) India Finals 2007 — From 10 upto 13 January 2007 in Mumbai, Maharashtra". IndianFootball.de. Archived from the original on 26 July 2019. Retrieved 26 July 2019.
  5. "Hero Indian Women's League Squad". Archived from the original on 30 April 2023. Retrieved 24 April 2023.
  6. "Former champs overcome fund crunch in bid to add to IWL glory". The Times of India. 26 April 2023. Archived from the original on 26 April 2023. Retrieved 26 April 2023.
  7. "List of Winners/Runners-Up of the Churachand Singh Invitation Football Trophy". 2 October 2019. Archived from the original on 2 October 2019. Retrieved 20 December 2021.
  8. Chaudhuri, Arunava. "List of winners and runners-up of the Kohima Royal Gold Cup". indianfootball.de. Indian Football Network. Archived from the original on 6 October 2021. Retrieved 29 July 2021.
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