MH Oranje FC Crowned Mumbai Premier League 2025-26 Champions After Final Triumph Over MYJ

by Chandler D'silva May 22, 2026

MH Oranje FC were crowned Mumbai Premier League 2025–26 champions after a thrilling 2-1 victory over MYJ in a high-intensity final at the Neville Dsouza Ground.

With the title of champions of Mumbai on the line, both sides entered the final carrying immense expectations. MYJ had the opportunity to reclaim the crown they previously won two seasons ago, while Oranje FC were chasing their maiden Mumbai Premier League title in front of a packed crowd that turned up for the much-anticipated clash.

The opening half was evenly contested, with both teams creating dangerous moments in attack. MYJ came closest to opening the scoring, but Oranje goalkeeper Mukunthan produced a stunning double save to deny the Mighty Lions an early breakthrough. Oranje also threatened going forward on a few occasions, though they failed to seriously test MYJ goalkeeper Paramjeet Singh as the first half ended goalless.

Oranje returned for the second half with greater intensity and control, moving the ball confidently and forcing MYJ deeper into their own half. Their pressure eventually paid off in the 70th minute when they earned a free-kick just outside the penalty area after a foul by Sujal.

Up stepped Khatib, who delivered a brilliant strike over the wall and beyond Paramjeet to put Oranje FC ahead in the biggest moment of the season.

MYJ pushed forward in search of an equaliser, but the task became even more difficult when Oranje were awarded a penalty with just over ten minutes remaining after a foul by Athar inside the box. Khatib once again stepped up and calmly converted from the spot, sending the goalkeeper the wrong way to double the lead and move Oranje within touching distance of the title.

Despite trailing by two goals late in the game, MYJ refused to give up. In the 87th minute, Arvindraj pulled one back with an acrobatic finish after a clever ball from Miit, giving MYJ a late spark of hope heading into the closing moments.

However, Oranje FC stood firm defensively and managed the final minutes well to secure a historic 2-1 victory and lift their first-ever Mumbai Premier League trophy.

The triumph marks a memorable moment for Oranje FC as they officially become champions of Mumbai for the 2025–26 season. MYJ, meanwhile, finish runners-up for the second consecutive campaign, though their consistent performances continue with a third straight top-two finish alongside securing their place in I-League 2.

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