Calcutta: Fikru Teferra arrived in the city on Saturday morning and in the afternoon he was at the Barasat Stadium watching Mohammedan Sporting play Chennaiyin FC Reserves in a second division I-League match.

Obviously, the spotlight was on the Ethiopian frontliner. There was a rush to take selfies with him as Mohammedan Sporting dream of playing the I-League next season. "I am here to help Mohammedan Sporting qualify for the I-League," the former ATK player said. Fikru was with ATK in the inaugural edition of the ISL, which was won by the Calcutta franchise.

"It's a great feeling coming back to this city. I have great memories of playing in Calcutta," he said. Fikru is expected to sign on Monday.

After the match, asked about Mohammedan Sporting's victory, Fikru said: "It's great winning a match. Winning is the most important thing."