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Kerala Blasters Announce Squad for 2025 Kalinga Super Cup

Kerala Blasters FC have revealed their full squad for the upcoming 2025 Kalinga Super Cup, which begins on April 20 at Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.

The tournament features 16 teams—13 from the Indian Super League (ISL) and three from the I-League—competing for a coveted spot in the 2025–26 AFC Champions League 2 (ACL2) playoffs.

Kerala Blasters will open their campaign against East Bengal in an evening fixture on April 20, with kickoff scheduled for 8 PM.

The squad combines experienced internationals with promising domestic talent. Captain Adrián Luna headlines the midfield contingent, which also includes Danish Farooq, Vibin Mohanan, and youngsters like Korou Singh and Mohammed Azhar.

In defense, the team will rely on international experience from Milos Drinčić and Dušan Lagator, complemented by Indian talents Hormipam Ruivah and Bikash Yumnam.

The attacking department features Jesús Jiménez, Kwame Peprah, Noah Sadaoui, and Ishan Pandita, giving the coaching staff multiple options in the final third.

Between the posts, Sachin Suresh and Kamaljit Singh lead the goalkeeping options, with Alsabith ST and Muhammed Jaseen providing additional depth.

Full Squad:

Goalkeepers: Sachin Suresh, Kamaljit Singh, Alsabith ST, Muhammed Jaseen

Defenders: Hormipam Ruivah, Bikash Yumnam, Milos Drinčić, Dušan Lagator, Naocha Singh, Aibanbha Dohling, Muhammed Saheef, Sandeep Singh

Midfielders: Vibin Mohanan, Danish Farooq, Freddy Lallawmawma, Adrián Luna, Mohammed Azhar, Yoihenba Meitei, Ebindas Yesudasan, Korou Singh, Mohammed Aimen, Renthlei Lalthanmawia

Forwards: Jesús Jiménez, Kwame Peprah, Noah Sadaoui, Ishan Pandita, Sreekuttan MS

Source: SportStar