Manipuri duo of winger Seityasen Singh Irom and defender Gouramangi Singh Moriangthem have signed for DSK Shivajians FC on loan for the ongoing season of the I-League, it was announced on Friday.
While Seityasen last turned out for NorthEast United FC in the Indian Super League (ISL), Gouramangi plied his trade in Pune itself for FC Pune City.
With the signings of Seityasen and Gouramangi, DSK Shivajians have added depth and experience to their squad for the ongoing I-League.
In 24-year-old Seityasen, DSK Shivajians have acquired the services of a versatile player who can play down both wings, and in a Number 10 role as well. With three national team caps to his name, the attacker is expected to give Dave Rogers' side a decisive edge in going forward.
While the signing of Seityasen brings an edge into the attack, in Gouramangi, DSK Shivajians have further strengthened their defensive line.
The 2010 AIFF Player Of The Year has won almost everything there is at club level in India.
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Until recently a prominent member of the national team, the 6'1" Centre Back has also won the Nehru Cup and the SAFF Cup twice, and the AFC Challenge Cup in 2008, which saw India reach the AFC Asian Cup for the first time in 27 years.
--IANS
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