Mohammedan Sporting Club is an Indian football club based in Kolkata, West Bengal. The club competes in the I-League, the second-tier of the Indian football league system, as well as Calcutta Football League (CFL), the oldest football league in Asia. Formed in February 1891, it is one of the oldest active football clubs in the country.
Syed Ahmed Rashid was the first Muslim to receive the title of Khan Sahib from the Governor General of India in 1932. He served as the secretary of Mohammedan twice.
1940 CFL winning team.
Mohammed Salim, played for Mohammedan during 1926–1927 and 1934–1937.
Football Jadukor (transl. Football Magician) Syed Abdus Samad played for Mohammedan from 1933 to 1938, became CFL champion five years in a row.
The I-League is the men's second-tier of the Indian football league system. Currently contested by 12 clubs, It operates as a system of promotion and relegation with the Indian Super League (ISL) and the I-League 2.
Former Dempo manager Armando Colaco was the longest serving and most successful manager in the history of the I League.
Image: Tilak Maidan Stadium