Members of the Mokokchung Press Club and Mokokchung District Football Association teams during the exhibition futsal match held as part of the Futsal Day commemoration at Koridang Futsal Ground, Aolijen, Ungma, on August 15.
Morung Express News
Mokokchung | August 15
The Mokokchung District Football Association (MDFA) commemorated Futsal Day on August 15 at the Koridang Futsal Ground, Aolijen, Ungma.
Delivering the welcome address and highlighting the significance of the occasion, MDFA President N Akok Longkumer said football is a sport loved by people across all sections of society.
He noted that football has been actively promoted in Nagaland through year-round activities of the Nagaland Football Association (NFA), along with futsal tournaments organised by various organisations across the state.
Longkumer said Futsal Day was being commemorated under the direction of the All India Football Federation (AIFF) and the NFA. Encouraging young players, he urged them to remain dedicated and strive to take football to the next level, stating that committed participation in the sport would benefit them greatly.
He also appreciated the Mokokchung Press Club (MPC) for its continued assistance to the association over the years and sought its continued support in the future.
The programme featured a U-15 kick-off futsal match between teams from Ungma and Merepkong Ward. An exhibition match was also played between the MPC and MDFA, with MDFA emerging victorious 7-4.
The MDFA team was led by President N Akok Longkumer and comprised Supongsang, Yimya Jamir, Bendangmongba, Lepzungchiba, Limasenla, Alapong, Nokzenpongba and Bendang.
The MPC team comprised Naro Longchar, Ajung Kichu, Yarden, Imnawapang, Akangnungsang, Moasashi, Imrongkumba and Sashimeren.
