Semifinals resume on October 24 Mokokchung, October 22 (MExN): The MDFA Tournament which was suspended by the Mokokchung District Administration on Friday was today revoked following assurances from the Mokokchung District Football Association that it will ensure “the smooth conduct of the remaining three matches of the MDFA tournament 2016, adhering to the conditions laid out in the permit” As a result, “The Order NO.JUD-30/2016/341 dated 21st Oct 2016 and NO.JUD-30/2016/340 dated 21st Oct 2016 are hereby revoked with immediate effect,” a press release from Mokokchung Additional Deputy Commissioner, Bendanglila, informed. Following the revocation order, the tournament organisers in a separate press release informed that the tournament will resume with the stalled semi-final matches on Monday, October 24. The first semifinal match between Sports Society Suyim and Dilong Youth Association will start from 9:00 am while the second semi-final match between Fusion FC and Shitilong SA will commence at 12:00 noon. On Friday, the District Administration had issued orders suspending the tournament citing “law and order situation in the district HQ.” Terming the suspension order “very unfortunate”, the release informed that the MDFA and the Organizing Committee called an emergency meeting with the four semi-finalists during which the teams were made known the terms and conditions of the MDFA Trophy 2016. “The coach and managers of the four teams qualified for semi – finals agreed to the terms and conditions of the MDFA,” it stated and added that the decision to resume the trophy was agreed to “after arriving at an amicable understanding based on earlier order from the district administration.” Nonetheless, the Mokokchung District Football Association and the Organizing Committee of the MDFA Trophy 2016 expressed regret at the turn of events in this year’s edition of the prestigious MDFA tournament. The MDFA further asserted its strong belief that both football fans and participating teams “abide by the rules and regulations laid down by the MDFA” and bring the MDFA Trophy 2016 to a successful conclusion.
