Panaji: Indian football defender Anwar Ali has been cleared to play for East Bengal after the All India Football Federation's (AIFF) Players' Status Committee (PSC) granted him a No Objection Certificate (NOC). This decision followed a ruling from the Delhi High Court, which ordered a rehearing of his case, overturning a previous suspension imposed by the AIFF.
Anwar had been suspended for four months by the AIFF on September 10, after being found guilty of unjustly terminating his contract with Mohun Bagan. Along with the suspension, the AIFF demanded Rs 12.90 crore in compensation from Anwar, his parent club Delhi FC, and East Bengal, where he had signed a five-year deal.
However, the Delhi High Court criticized the AIFF’s decision, stating that it lacked proper reasoning and didn’t give Anwar a fair chance to defend himself. The court ordered the AIFF to reconsider their ruling, which led to the PSC issuing a fresh NOC. This NOC allows Anwar to officially join East Bengal and participate in the Indian Super League while the case continues.
The next hearing will held on September 30
