Crazy Time: The Indian Women’s League (IWL) 2024-25 season was packed with drama, surprises, and standout performances. Moshal Girls emerged as the standout team, topping the table with just one loss and earning a coveted continental spot. Meanwhile, former champions Odisha FC endured a shocking downfall, facing relegation along with House of Power Soccer FC. Below is a detailed look at all the individual award winners from this season’s IWL Awards 2024-25.
Fazila Ikwaput wins the Golden Boot as Panthoi Chanu emerges as the Best Goalkeeper
Crazy Time: In a season that showcased East Bengal’s commanding form, individual brilliance also shone through. Fazila Ikwaput of Gokulam Kerala claimed the Golden Boot with an impressive 24 goals. The 29-year-old Ugandan forward, who previously played for clubs like Lady Doves FC and Omonia Women FC, made a huge impact in her second stint with Gokulam.
On the defensive end, Panthoi Chanu stood out as East Bengal’s wall in goal. The experienced 29-year-old goalkeeper from Manipur, who has 19 international caps for India, conceded just 10 goals all season. A veteran of clubs like Eastern Sporting Union and Manipur Police, Chanu’s performances were pivotal to East Bengal’s title charge.
Purnima Kumari wins Best Defender as Shilky Devi is adjudged Best Midfielder
Crazy Time: Purnima Kumari of Sethu FC was awarded the Best Defender for her outstanding contributions to the team’s solid defensive setup throughout the season. Hailing from Simdega, Jharkhand, Purnima has already made a name for herself in Indian football, having played against top-tier teams like the USA, Brazil, and Morocco in the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup.
Meanwhile, Hembram Shilky Devi from Gokulam Kerala took home the Best Midfielder award. The young prodigy from Manipur has been in exceptional form, and her previous feat as the youngest player in the AFC Women’s Asia Cup highlights her immense potential in Indian football.
Gokulam grab Best Match Organisation as East Bengals win Best Media Operations Award
Additionally, Gokulam Kerala was honoured with the Best Media Operations Award for their innovative and creative social media presence, along with top-tier media coverage of both the team and the league during the IWL 2024-25 season.
