{"id":26902,"date":"2023-08-04T16:38:43","date_gmt":"2023-08-04T11:08:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/demo.testctsl.in\/indiafirstepaper?p=26902"},"modified":"2025-08-14T10:28:18","modified_gmt":"2025-08-14T04:58:18","slug":"odisha-fc-get-bolstered-by-signing-puitea-on-3-year-deal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/demo.testctsl.in\/indiafirstepaper\/2023\/08\/04\/odisha-fc-get-bolstered-by-signing-puitea-on-3-year-deal\/","title":{"rendered":"Odisha FC Get Bolstered by Signing Puitea on 3-Year Deal"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Indian Super League (ISL) outfit Odisha FC on Wednesday announced that they have secured the services of Lalthathanga Khawlhring, better known as Puitea.<\/p>\n<p>The midfielder joins the Juggernauts on a three-year deal from Mohun Bagan Super Giant.<\/p>\n<p>The Mizoram-born midfielder started his career with Bethlehem Vengthlang before securing a move to the DSK Shivajians Academy. 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