Nagaland Football League begins

Kohima, September 12 (MExN): The Nagaland Football League 2016 in memory of Late Captain N. Kenguruse, MVC began on September 12.   The League is the second edition which began last year and is organised by the Inspector General Assam Rifles (North) and Headquarters 3 Corps. Altogether 24 teams are participating in the League which will be played in two venues that is Khuochiezie, Kohima local ground and Tsiese Basa ground.   The League was inaugurated by Chief guest, Major M.N Jaswal, IGAR (North) who mentioned that it was a long cherished dream to do something in the memory of the Martyr while also keeping in mind the interest of the Naga people, further hoping that the League will gain more popularity in the coming years in Nagaland making it a great and interesting tournament in the state for the people.   Lieutenant General Dr. Neikhrietuonuo Linyü the first Naga to climb Mt. Everest in May 2012, was also present at the function.   The father of Late Captain Kenguruse also spoke at the function On the first day, in the Group A category, Naga FC from Kohima defeated YAA football team from Tuensang 1-0; Ungma FC defeated Saramati Nexus Club 5-1 and Addax Youth Club defeated United Sporting Club 3-1. In the group B matches played at Tsiesema Basa ground, Young Star FC Dimapur defeated DGP XI with a score of 6-5 after a tie breaker; Khaibung FC defeated Indo- Mynmar FC by 2-1 and Aboi FC defeated Sturgeon FC by 5-4. On the second day, September 13, Tuensang District Football ASSN XII will play against 164 TA Head Hunter Naga, Zion Youth FC against Young Star FC, Zunheboto, and HQIGAR (North) against Merima FC at the Kohima Local Ground. While Victorious Club will play against Chukitong Range Sports ASSN, Legend Club Kiphire against Liangmai FC and Vanguard FC, Tseminyu against Longlen District Football LASSN, at the Tsiese Basa local ground.