DIMAPUR, OCTOBER 6 (MExN): Medziphema Village Youth Organisation and Medziphema Town Youth Organisation locked horns to vie for the top spot at Medziphema Local Ground today. The rains did play spoilsport as the natural green turf became slippery but that did not deter the spirits of young local footballers. As the whistle was blown, both teams grabbed a number of chances but failed to convert until MVYO took the lead through the boot of Kevitsobei at 25 minutes. However, Nisalhoulie of MTYO equalised it in the 29th minute. Amid much deafening chants from supporters at both ends, the winning goal for MVYO finally came through the boots of Khriese Terhüja in the 75th minute. Earlier in a simple closing function, Nikhonyü Kuotsu, Chairman, Medziphema Village Council, who was the Guest of Honour, wholeheartedly lauded the sincere efforts of the Organising Committee for MAFA 2017. He also congratulated the new team of executives for Medziphema Area Football Association (MAFA) which will be led by Lamkai Kholhou as President, Kepe Nakhro as General Secretary, Metseilhoukho Kuotsu as Treasurer and Jonathan as Adviser besides other members. Kuotsu urged all the young players to remain dedicated to their passion and achieve greater goals through sincerity and discipline. The individual prize winners of MAFA Tournament 2017 includes, Best goal keeper - Neichübilie Vüprü (MVYO), Best defender - Lhangammarch Sithlou(KYSU), Highest scorer - Kikrukhrielie Kuotsu (MTYO) and Player of the Tournament - Mesevituo Terhüja (MTYO). The Champions MVYO received cash prizes and citations apart from the MAFA Cup.
