Sports · 23 December 2025

East Bengal defeats APF FC to win inaugural SAFF Women's Club Championship

Exam-focused facts from the 23 December 2025 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

  • East Bengal FC clinched the title of the inaugural edition of the SAFF Women’s Club Championship with a dominant 3-0 win over hosts APF FC in the final at the Dasrath Stadium.
  • Ugandan star striker Fazila Ikwaput scored a brace while India international Shilky Devi Hemam netted once to complete the flawless campaign for the Moshal girls.
  • Fazila also won the golden boot with nine goals in five games.
  • Anthony Andrews’ side scored 14 goals and conceded none in their five matches during the tournament.
  • East Bengal thus became the first Indian women’s club to win an international tournament.

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