Manipur, March 26 -- In a groundbreaking development for Indian football, Manipur's Panthoi Chanu has etched her name in history by becoming the first Indian footballer to secure a professional contract in the Australian league. The remarkableachievement of thecurrentgoalkeeper for the Indian national team comes as a testament to her talent and dedication to the sport.

Representing Metro United WFC in the South Australian Women's National Premier League, Chanu's signing marks a significant milestone for Indian footballers aspiring to play abroad. Her journey to Australia follows an impressive display of goalkeeping skills during India's recent matches against Kosovo and Hong Kong in Turkey.

Panthoi's path to success was paved through th...