The move comes ahead of the team\u2019s participation in the AFC Women\u2019s Champions League group stage and the upcoming Indian Women\u2019s League (IWL) season, as the defending champions look to strengthen their title defence.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Jyoti, who made history as the first Indian footballer to score a hat-trick for a European club \u2014 for Dinamo Zagreb against ZNK Agram in 2023 \u2014 joins East Bengal on a deal that runs until the end of the 2025\u201326 season. She will don the number 99 jersey for the Red and Golds.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Speaking after her signing, Jyoti expressed her excitement about joining one of India\u2019s most storied football clubs.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cJoining East Bengal is a dream come true for me. We have a long calendar ahead and I am eager to contribute to this legendary club in the AFC Women\u2019s Champions League Group Stage and our Indian Women\u2019s League title defence,\u201d she said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cCoach Anthony has played a massive role in my evolution as a footballer and I am very happy to reunite with him and some of my other teammates. The support from the fans here is unmatched, and I look forward to making them proud.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Born and raised in Sardarpur, a small town in Madhya Pradesh, Jyoti\u2019s journey to professional football is one of resilience and determination. Coming from a humble background, she battled economic hardships to pursue her passion for the sport. She first rose to prominence representing Madhya Pradesh in the National Championships before moving to Kenkre FC, where her goal-scoring form caught attention in the Mumbai Women\u2019s League.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cCoach Anthony has played a massive role in my evolution as a footballer and I am very happy to reunite with him and some of my other teammates. The support from the fans here is unmatched, and I look forward to making them proud.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The 25-year-old has also represented India\u2019s women\u2019s national team seven times, scoring her first international goal in a 5-2 win over Pakistan at the 2024 SAFF Women\u2019s Championship.<\/p>\r\n\r\n