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NEU FC Extends Defensive Duo for Future Triumphs
11 Jul
Summary
- Asheer Akhtar and Dipesh Chauhan extended contracts with NorthEast United FC.
- The club aims for continued success in the Durand Cup and beyond.
- Akhtar has been vital to the team's back-to-back Durand Cup wins.
NorthEast United FC announced contract extensions for defender Asheer Akhtar and goalkeeper Dipesh Chauhan on July 11, 2026. Akhtar's agreement will keep him with the Highlanders for another year, while Chauhan has signed a long-term deal through the end of the 2028-29 season.
Akhtar, who joined in 2023, was instrumental in NorthEast United FC's 2024 and 2025 Durand Cup victories. He notably scored the opening goal in the 2025 final, contributing to a 6-1 win.
Chauhan, also part of the India Under-23 squad recently, expressed gratitude for the club's trust. Both players are eager to contribute to the team's future successes and continued development.
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