I-League champion Mohammedan Sporting has signed Aizawl FC fullback Joe Zoherliana and NorthEast United winger Rochharzela on multi-year contracts, forward of its debut Indian Tremendous League (ISL) marketing campaign.
Each gamers have joined the membership on three-year contracts, with Rochharzela turning into the membership’s first signing from an ISL membership this season.
Mohammedan gained the I-League after beating Shillong Lajong earlier this month and adopted Punjab FC to develop into the most recent membership from the league to earn promotion into the ISL.
Rochharzela began his senior profession with the then-I-League champion Aizawl FC and have become the very best Indian goalscorer within the league within the 2019-20 season with six objectives.
He later joined NorthEast United, turning into an important a part of coach Khalid Jamil’s aspect that made it to the seminals in 2021, with three aim contributions in 12 appearances.
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Nevertheless, he fell within the pecking order of Juan Pedro Benali, the present NEUFC coach, with the 26-year-old enjoying simply 11 minutes within the league this season.
Zoherliana, one other former Highlander, is anticipated to strengthen the flanks, with the 24-year-old recognized for his means to begin counterattacks alongside the best. Regardless of being a full-back, he has 4 objectives and an help within the I-League this season.
Regardless of being a full-back, Zoherliana has 4 objectives and an help within the I-League this season.
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Regardless of being a full-back, Zoherliana has 4 objectives and an help within the I-League this season.
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Zoherliana will probably be a direct competitor of Vanlalzuidika Chhakchhuak on the right-back state of affairs, offering a youthful and extra agile various to the Black Panthers.
The 24-year-old’s earlier spell within the league – for NorthEast United – noticed his membership end backside (2022-23) and second from backside (2021-22), respectively.