Haokip joins the Red-and-Gold Brigade, where he spent four seasons. Striker Thongkhosiem (Semboi) Haokip has added to the team’s attacking options. Following the day of their partnership announcement with Emami Group, the East Bengal signed 13 domestic players for the upcoming Indian Super League campaign.
Semboi Haokip to East Bengal
Semboi Haokip started his football journey in the youth system of Pune FC. During the 2013-14 season, he was promoted to the senior team. He played 42 matches for them, scoring 12 goals.
He impressed in ISL 2015, scoring four goals in six matches for FC Goa, which included a hattrick against Mumbai City FC. Bengaluru FC then roped in Haokip in the 2017-18 season, where he was mainly used in the AFC Cup 2018, scoring thrice.
Haokip made seven appearances for the Blues during their ISL 2018-19 win and scored once. The striker added 14 more appearances to his tally in the 2019-20 season, scoring one goal. He made five appearances last season for Bengaluru FC.
East Bengal may sign another two or three Indian players in next 48 hours. One promising center back probably from Kerala Blaster FC is set to join the team.
