AIFF Mourns Loss of Ex-India Footballer Mohan Singh

The All India Football Federation has condoled the death of former India midfielder Mohan Singh, who passed away on Thursday. Singh made his senior national team debut against Burma in 1972 and earned three caps for India. At the club level, he played for East Bengal, Mohun Bagan, and Mohammedan Sporting, winning several trophies. AIFF President Kalyan Chaubey extended condolences to his family and praised his contributions to Indian football.

Key Points: Former India Midfielder Mohan Singh Passes Away

  • Former India midfielder Mohan Singh dies at an undisclosed age
  • He earned three caps for India in 1972 Pre-Olympic campaign
  • Played for East Bengal, Mohun Bagan, and Mohammedan Sporting
  • Won multiple titles including Calcutta Football League and Durand Cup
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AIFF condoles death of former India midfielder Mohan Singh

AIFF condoles death of Mohan Singh, former India midfielder who played for East Bengal and Mohun Bagan in the 1970s.

"Mohan Singh was a gifted midfielder who served Indian football with distinction - Kalyan Chaubey"

New Delhi, May 7

The All India Football Federation condoled the death of former India midfielder Mohan Singh, who passed away on Thursday, 2026.

A skilful midfielder of his generation, Mohan Singh represented India at the international level in the early 1970s.

He made his senior national team debut against Burma on March 22, 1972, in Rangoon during the Pre-Olympic Tournament. Mohan Singh went on to earn three caps for the national team, all during the 1972 Pre-Olympic campaign, according to a press release from AIFF.

AIFF President Kalyan Chaubey said, "Mohan Singh was a gifted midfielder who served Indian football with distinction during his playing days. His performances for both the national team and some of the country's most iconic clubs reflected his passion and commitment to the sport. On behalf of the Indian football fraternity, I extend my heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, and loved ones. May his soul rest in peace."

At the domestic level, Mohan Singh represented Bengal in the Santosh Trophy in 1972 and played a key role in the team's successful campaign, scoring two goals as Bengal lifted the title.

At the club level, Mohan Singh enjoyed successful spells with East Bengal and Mohun Bagan.

With East Bengal, whom he represented in 1972 and 1975, Mohan Singh scored 11 goals across competitions, including strikes in the Calcutta Football League, IFA Shield, Bordoloi Trophy, Durand Cup, and Rovers Cup. During his time with the Red and Gold brigade, he won the Calcutta Football League (1972, 1975), IFA Shield (1972, 1975), Durand Cup (1972), Rovers Cup (1972, 1975), and the Bordoloi Trophy (1972).

He later turned out for Mohun Bagan in 1973 and 1974, scoring three goals and winning the Durand Cup in 1974. Mohan Singh also represented Mohammedan Sporting Club in 1976, continuing a distinguished career in Indian club football.

The All India Football Federation joins the Indian football fraternity in mourning the loss of Mohan Singh and honours his contributions to Indian football.

- ANI

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Priya S
Heartfelt condolences to his family. It's wonderful that AIFF is remembering him, but I feel we don't honour our football legends enough while they are alive. He played for India in the 1972 Pre-Olympics and won Santosh Trophy with Bengal - such achievements deserve more recognition. 🙏
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Vikram M
Mohan Singh was part of that golden era when Indian football was truly competitive. Representing East Bengal, Mohun Bagan, AND Mohammedan Sporting - that's the kind of loyalty to the city's football that we rarely see today. The Durand Cup wins with both East Bengal and Mohun Bagan show his class. Om Shanti.
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Ananya R
It's sad to see how little media coverage this gets. A former India international, multiple trophy winner with iconic clubs, and now just a small press release. Our football heritage deserves better. Rest in peace, Mohan Singh. You were part of building Indian football.
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Rohit P
Very few players have represented all three Kolkata giants - East Bengal, Mohun Bagan, AND Mohammedan Sporting. Mohan Singh was that rare gem. The 1972 Santosh Trophy win with Bengal and those 11 goals for East Bengal - statistics that show his quality. A sad day for Indian football. 🕊️
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Kavya N
Respect for Mohan Singh ji. But I can't help thinking - if this were cricket, there would be front-page obituaries and state honours. Our football legends deserve the same respect. At least AIFF acknowledged his contribution. May his soul find peace in the celestial football pitch. 🙏⚽

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