Mumbai City FC sign defender Naocha Singh

Indian Super League defending champions Mumbai City FC have signed defender Huidrom Naocha Singh on a three-year deal. Naocha Singh’s contract with Mumbai City FC will run until May 2024.

The 22-year-old Naocha Singh started his career through NEROCA FC’s youth set up and went on to play for TRAU FC before returning to NEROCA to feature in the 2018-19 I-League.

The Manipuri defender signed for Gokulam Kerala FC ahead of the 2019-20 campaign and was instrumental in their successful 2019 Durand Cup campaign. Naocha played every single minute of the tournament and also provided an assist for Gokulam Kerala’s winner in the final against Mohun Bagan.

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Naocha, who is capable of playing on either side as a full-back, once again tasted success with Gokulam Kerala and helped them lift the 2020-21 I-League.

Naocha played all 15 games without missing a minute in the title-winning campaign and displayed impressive performances on both sides of the defense.

Naocha Singh said joining Indian Super League champions Mumbai City FC was a dream come true. In a statement released by the club, Naocha Singh said:

Mumbai City FC head coach Sergio Lobera praised Naocha Singh’s defensive abilities. He said Mumbai City FC will provide the footballer with a platform to get better and become a vital cog in the club’s future endevaors. Sergio Lobera added:

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