By Sayan Sengupta, Kolkata: Today marked a significant moment for Mohammedan SC supporters as the club officially ushered in a new era in its administration. After days of speculation and uncertainty, major changes were announced within the committee, with MLA Humayun Kabir taking charge as the new president of the historic club.
বাংলায় পড়ুন: মহামেডান স্পোর্টিং ক্লাবের দায়িত্বে এসে কী বললেন হুমায়ুন কবীর?
A day earlier, former president Amiruddin Bobby had stepped down from his role, making way for fresh leadership at the iconic Red Road club. On Friday afternoon, Humayun Kabir arrived at the club tent, where he was formally welcomed following a committee meeting. Club officials felicitated the newly appointed president with flowers and a customised jersey, while supporters gathered with hopes of a brighter future for the Black-and-White Brigade.
Speaking to the media after assuming office, Humayun Kabir admitted that the club is currently facing serious financial difficulties but assured supporters that efforts are already underway to stabilise the situation.
“We are trying to solve the financial problems. The supporters need to give us some time and remain patient. We are fully committed to preserving the tradition and heritage of this club,” he said.
The new president also addressed concerns regarding political influence in football administration. Since Humayun Kabir is an active political figure and current MLA, questions were raised about whether politics would impact the functioning of the club. Responding to the issue, he made it clear that Mohammedan Sporting’s football matters would remain separate from politics.
“It is easy to say these things, but much harder to implement. Kalyan Chaubey is the president of the AIFF and was earlier associated with politics. I am also a member of the current Legislative Assembly. But I can assure everyone that there will be no political discussion inside the club,” he stated.
Supporters are now hoping that the arrival of the new president will help the club recover from its ongoing crisis and rebuild for the upcoming season. According to reports, Mohammedan Sporting currently carries a debt close to ₹14 crore, making the situation extremely challenging for the management.
Apart from clearing pending salaries of footballers and staff, the club also faces the difficult task of building a competitive squad for the new season. However, fans believe that under Humayun Kabir’s leadership, the club may finally begin its journey back toward stability and success.
