Kohima, October 23 (MExN): Nagaland United Sports Club (NUSC) will face Headhunters FC in a friendly match at the Indira Gandhi Stadium in Kohima on Saturday as the club steps up preparations for its historic debut in the Indian Football League (IFL).
The match is scheduled to kick off at 6.30 pm on October 24, with entry free for spectators.
NUSC will become the first club from Nagaland to compete in the IFL, marking a significant milestone for football in the state.
The club will begin its IFL campaign against Real Kashmir FC in Srinagar on October 30. The friendly against Headhunters FC will provide NUSC an opportunity to fine-tune its preparations ahead of its opening fixture in the national competition.
The club's entry into the IFL is expected to provide Nagaland with a platform for representation at the national level and create greater opportunities for local football talent.
NUSC has invited supporters, football enthusiasts and residents of Kohima to attend the match and back the team as it prepares to represent Nagaland in the national competition.
Match details:
• Fixture: Nagaland United SC vs Headhunters FC
• Date: October 24, 2026
• Kick-off: 6.30 pm
• Venue: Indira Gandhi Stadium, Kohima
• Entry: Free
