✨ Introduction
The Indian Super Cup is one of India’s most exciting football tournaments, bringing together top clubs from the Indian Super League (ISL) and I-League.
Beyond glory and silverware, what’s at stake for the winners? Let’s dive into the full breakdown of the Indian Super Cup winner prize money for 2024!
🏆 Indian Super Cup 2024 Winner: East Bengal FC
The 2024 edition of the tournament, officially called the Kalinga Super Cup, was clinched by East Bengal FC, who defeated Odisha FC 3-2 in an electrifying final held at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar.
💰 Indian Super Cup Winner Prize Money
The official prize money, as announced by the All India Football Federation (AIFF), was:
- 🥇 Winners (East Bengal FC) – ₹25,00,000 INR
- 🥈 Runners-up (Odisha FC) – ₹15,00,000 INR
Apart from team prizes, several individual awards were also handed out.
🏅 Individual Awards and Cash Prizes
Each individual award winner received a cash prize of ₹2,50,000 INR along with a trophy. Here’s the list:
- Best Goalkeeper: Lalthuammawia Ralte (Odisha FC)
- Best Defender: Hijazi Maher (East Bengal FC)
- Best Midfielder: Ahmed Jahouh (Odisha FC)
- Highest Goalscorer: Cleiton Silva (East Bengal FC) – 5 goals
- Player of the Tournament: Isak Vanlalruatfela (Odisha FC)
These awards celebrate the standout performers who lit up the tournament with their skills and passion.
📊 Quick Summary Table
| Category | Winner | Prize Money |
|---|---|---|
| Super Cup Champions | East Bengal FC | ₹25,00,000 |
| Super Cup Runners-up | Odisha FC | ₹15,00,000 |
| Best Goalkeeper | Lalthuammawia Ralte (Odisha FC) | ₹2,50,000 |
| Best Defender | Hijazi Maher (East Bengal FC) | ₹2,50,000 |
| Best Midfielder | Ahmed Jahouh (Odisha FC) | ₹2,50,000 |
| Highest Goalscorer | Cleiton Silva (East Bengal FC) | ₹2,50,000 |
| Player of the Tournament | Isak Vanlalruatfela (Odisha FC) | ₹2,50,000 |
🏟️ The Rise of the Super Cup in Indian Football
In recent years, the Indian Super Cup has become a key event on the Indian football calendar.
It’s not just about the prize money — it’s about pride, rivalry, and a ticket to AFC competitions for the champions.The winners of the Indian Super Cup will qualify to play in the AFC Champions League 2 (ACL2) — which is Asia’s second-tier continental club competition (below the AFC Champions League Elite).
Quick Summary:
- Winner of Indian Super Cup → AFC Champions League 2 (Group Stage or Playoff)
Extra Info:
Earlier, Indian clubs used to go to the AFC Cup, but from the 2024–25 season, after AFC restructured its tournaments, it’s now called ACL2.
Would you also like me to show you a simple chart of how Indian clubs qualify for AFC tournaments now? 🌟 (It’s very interesting!)
With bigger sponsorships, growing fan interest, and fierce competition, future editions of the Super Cup are expected to have even higher prize pools!
📢 Final Words
The Indian Super Cup winner prize money for 2024 proves that Indian football is moving in the right direction, with bigger rewards and better recognition for clubs and players.
Congratulations to East Bengal FC for lifting the trophy and making history!
Are you excited for this year’s Super Cup? Who do you think will be the champion this year? Let us know in the comments!