# Afridi Buyamayum double strike helps TRAU FC beat Indian Navy 2-1

2026-08-09T15:47:31+00:00 | Sports | Indian Opinion Desk

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Afridi Buyamayum scored twice as TRAU FC beat Indian Navy 2-1 in their final Group D match of the Durand Cup at the Khuman Lampak Stadium in Imphal on Sunday. Navy dominated with 26 attempts on goal, but TRAU goalkeeper Tajuddin’s inspired performance held them at bay. Buyamayum opened the scoring in the 16th minute with a right-footer from outside the box. Navy equalised through Khullakpam Zahir Khan seconds after the second-half restart, but Buyamayum restored TRAU’s lead in the 60th minute with a stunning strike. TRAU finished second in the group with four points, while Navy ended with three. Both sides were eliminated as debutants FC Raengdai topped the group and advanced to the quarterfinals.

## Coverage

- thehindu.com <https://www.thehindu.com/sport/football/durand-cup-trau-weathers-a-barrage-from-navy-to-post-a-win/article71325275.ece>
- newindianexpress.com <https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/other/2026/Aug/09/durand-cup-buyamayums-double-strike-helps-trau-fc-edge-indian-navy>

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