Kolkata, Aug. 24 -- Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Abhishek Banerjee heaped praise on Diamond Harbour FC (DHFC) for their remarkable debut campaign in the Durand Cup, where the club reached the final in their very first appearance. Although DHFC suffered a 6-1 defeat to defending champions NorthEast United FC on Saturday, Banerjee promised that the team would return stronger, sharper, tougher, and hungrier.

Taking to his official X handle, Banerjee wrote, "Bengal, you made us proud yesterday. In our very first Durand Cup, Diamond Harbour FC fought its way all the way to the finals - something no debut team has ever done before."

He credited the passionate fans for playing a huge role in DHFC's dream run.

"That journey was only possibl...