Mohun Bagan clinched their second I-League (fifth Indian league victory) title with a 1-0 win against Aizawl on Tuesday in their 16th match of the season.
Head coach Kibu Vicuna credited his players and thanked the fans for their support after the win. He said that the club's patience has paid off.
"We won the championship with four games to go. We played well. Players are the most important part of the puzzle. The supporters were also brilliant. To make them happy is a very good feeling.
"This team needed time. It was a new team.