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AIFF condoles Prasanta Dora’s untimely demise!

The All India Football Federation condoles the untimely death of former India international goalkeeper Prasanta Dora, who passed away earlier today, January 26, 2021 in Kolkata.

Prasanta Dora made his International debut against Nepal in the SAF Games in Kathmandu in 1999 where India went on to win the bronze medal. He represented India in four official International matches.

AIFF president Praful Patel in his condolence message said, “It is sad to hear that Mr. Prasanta Dora is no more. I share the grief.”

AIFF General Secretary Kushal Das said, “Mr. Prasanta Dora was a very talented goalkeeper who played with repute at the International and the domestic level. My condolences to his family. We pray for his soul to rest in peace.”

At the domestic level, Dora had represented West Bengal in the Santosh Trophy in 2000, and 2001, while at the club level, we played for East Bengal Club, Mohun Bagan AC, Tollygunge Agragami, Mohammedan Sporting Club and JCT.

He was part of East Bengal’s triumphant squad which won the Calcutta Football League in 1999. He also helped Mohun Bagan to win the IFA Shield in 2003, the Airlines Gold Cup in 2004 & 2005, and the Calcutta Football League in 2005.

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