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Thursday, Aug 14, 2025
Manipur defeated the reigning champions 3-0 while the earlier match between Odisha and Karnataka had ended 3-3.
Nijo Gilbert and Ajay Alex also scored for Bino George's Kerala at Manjeri on Saturday.
After a barren first half, Subham Bhowmik scored the winner in the 61st minute as Bengal grabbed three precious points in Group A.
Bibin, who earned a place in the 20-member Kerala squad for the 75th National Football Championship for Santosh Trophy, was abandoned by his parents at the age of eight.
"The competition is intense and we are looking to start positively with a win in our opening game. Hopefully that will set the tone for our campaign," reckons the experienced midfielder.
Kerala are eyeing their seventh title overall and first on home soil since 1993.
Payyanad Sports Complex at Manjeri and Kottappadi Stadium, Malappuram, are the venues.
The All India Football Federation made the decision after consultation with the Kerala government in the wake of rising COVID-19 cases in the state.
Hosts Kerala are placed in Group A, which consists of heavyweights West Bengal and Punjab. Rajasthan and Meghalaya are the other teams in the group.
The final round will be held at Malappuram from February 20 to March 6.
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