Nandha Kumar returns to Odisha FC: ISL 2026-27

Nandha Kumar returns to Odisha FC: ISL 2026-27 – Odisha FC officially announced the return of Nandhakumar Sekar, with the winger signing a contract that will keep him with the Kalinga Warriors until the end of the 2026–27 season. Nandha returns to Odisha FC having previously spent four seasons with the club, establishing himself as one of the team’s key attacking players.

During his previous spell, he made 59 Indian Super League appearances, scoring seven goals and providing five assists. His most productive campaign came in the 2022–23 season, when he played a pivotal role in Odisha FC’s first-ever qualification for the ISL playoffs and maiden Super Cup triumph. He scored six goals and registered an assist in the ISL that season, before adding four goals during the Super Cup-winning campaign.

The winger’s performances earned him his maiden senior India call-up, with Nandha making his international debut against Vanuatu in the 2023 Intercontinental Cup.

Speaking on his return to Odisha FC, Nandha said: “I’m very happy to be back with Odisha FC. This club has given me some very special memories, and I’m looking forward to being back with the team and the fans. I’m ready to work hard and contribute to the team for the rest of the season.”

Nandha now returns to the Kalinga Warriors, bringing experience, familiarity and a strong connection with the club and its supporters as Odisha FC look ahead to the remainder of the season. Odisha FC welcomes Nandha back to Kalinga and looks forward to seeing him once again represent the Kalinga Warriors.

As mentioned, the club has already acquired services of a few more Indian players as well as foreigners. The announcements will follow in the coming days. Follow, Grind India across platforms to get all the latest updates around Indian Football.