Punjab FC sign Ivan Novoselec and Mushaga Bakenga
Punjab FC on Sunday announced the signings of Croatian defender Ivan Novoselec and Norwegian forward Mushaga Bakenga ahead of the upcoming 2024-25 season.
Punjab FC on Sunday announced the signings of Croatian defender Ivan Novoselec and Norwegian forward Mushaga Bakenga ahead of the upcoming 2024-25 season.
Punjab were dominant throughout and never looked like conceding, however, they were also wasteful, which their new Greek coach Panagiotis Dilmperis, will look to improve upon as the tournament progresses.
Mrzlijak is an accomplished youth international for Croatia, representing them in all age group categories from under-14 to under-21. He represented Croatia in the 2013 FIFA U20 World Cup and 2012 UEFA U19 Championships.
Luka spent the last two seasons with Punjab FC, captaining the side in their debut season of the Indian Super League after they became the first club to be promoted to the ISL from the I-League.
With just five I-League games to go for NEROCA FC this season, they find themselves occupying the dreaded relegation spot.
With this result, Punjab FC remain in second place on the league table with 22 points from 14 matches -- 10 behind leaders Mohun Bagan.
Mohun Bagan, the 2014-15 champions, who will play as a merged team with ATK in Indian Super League from 2020-21, have a healthy six-point lead atop.
Punjab remain on second place with 14 points, three behind leaders Mohun Bagan, while Gokulam remain on 10 points.
With the draw, Punjab FC are now placed third on the table with 10 points from seven games. Real Kashmir FC remain eighth with six points from five games.
Last season, the team from Punjab refused to travel to Srinagar for their match against Real Kashmir, following the Pulwama terror attack.