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Indian football: The tale of the unbeatable Mohammedan Sporting side of 1930s

Mohammedan Sporting were the first native Indian club to win the Calcutta Football League title…

Mohammedan Sporting Club, often considered the third giant of Kolkata football, may have lost their sheen since the beginning of the 21st century but they used to be a powerhouse in Indian football at one point of time.

In fact, they enjoyed considerable success even before the other two giants of Kolkata football, namely Mohun Bagan and East Bengal. The Black Panthers were the first native Indian club to win the Calcutta Football League (CFL) league in 1934 after being just promoted to the top division.