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ATK-Mohun Bagan defender Sandesh Jhinghan has been awarded the AIFF Men's Footballer of the Year for 2020-21, with him returning to action last season after missing out on a whole season to an injury. Meanwhile, Bengaluru FC midfielder Suresh Wangjam was named the Emerging Footballer of the Year.

The AFC Cup play-off matches (South) and subsequent Group D fixtures will be held in the Maldives, as confirmed by the apex body. Indian Super League side Bengaluru FC will be up against local side Eagles FC on August 15 in the playoff match and the winners will join three other clubs in Group D.

Indian Super League side Bengaluru FC have signed Brazilian defender Alan Henrique Costa on a two-year deal ahead of the new season. Having started his professional career for Ferroviaria back in 2010, Alan has played his entire career in the country, before signing for Bengaluru FC from Avai FC.

ISL side Bengaluru FC roped in Indian midfielder Rohit Kumar ahead for a two-period and will keep him at the club till the end of the 2022-23 season. Having started his club career for I-League side DSK Shivaians, Rohit subsequently played for FC Pune City, Hyderabad FC, and Kerala Blasters FC.