Odisha FC today announced the signing of young Indian wingers Baoringdao Bodo and Laishram Premjit Singh ahead of the seventh edition of the Hero Indian Super League (ISL). Twenty-year-old Bodo had played in the ISL for Kerala Blasters and Chennaiyin FC and has also been an important player for India`s youth teams. The Assam-born winger had represented Bengaluru United, Gokulam Kerala and Minerva Punjab as well in his career and has now signed a two-year contract with OFC.
On the other hand, 18-year-old Premjit played for Manipur`s TRAU FC in the I-League before joining the Bhubaneswar-based side on a four-year deal. Speaking on the new signing, OFC President Rohan Sharma said, " Premjit is a player who has an extremely bright future and if he can play to his potential, he can be another winger in the same vein as Jerry for the squad. Though only 18, his speed is impressive.