NSF Memorial Trophy grand final today

Our Correspondent
Kohima |  October 17 

The grand finale of the 25th anniversary edition of the NSF Martyrs’ Memorial Trophy 2025 will take place on October 18 at Indira Gandhi Stadium, Kohima at 4:30 PM.

Chedema Village Youth Organization will face Nagaland United FC in the grand finale.

Nagaland Deputy Chief Minister TR Zeliang will grace the closing ceremony as the special guest.
  
Road to final match
Chedema Village Youth Organisation
Chedema Village Youth Organisation’s (CVYO) exceptional form throughout the tournament, secured their place in the final with dominant performances in every match.
CVYO vs Amigos FC Tesophenyu: 7 – 0
CVYO vs Kidima Farmers United: 2 – 0
CVYO vs United Brothers FC: 7 – 1
CVYO vs Rever Gantok SC: 4 – 0
CVYO vrs Tangkhul Katamnao Saklong - 2-1

CVYO vrs Sachü Zubza FC - 2-1
With an impressive attacking record and a strong defensive line, CVYO enters the final with scoring 24 goals and conceded only 3 goals.

Nagaland United Sports Club
The former second runner-up of the Nagaland Super League (NSL), Nagaland United Sports Club, began their campaign after being placed directly in the pre-quarterfinals. The team made a thunderous entry into the tournament with an emphatic victory.
NUSC vs Dimapur Chaos: 7–0
NUSC vrs Mao Students’ Union - 2-1
NUSC vrs Anal Lenruwl Tangpi - 4-0
Across their three matches, Nagaland United Sports Club scored a total of 13 goals while conceded only 1 goal and book their place in the final.

Highlights of the tournament till Semi-Finals
*Top 3 highest goal scorers
1. Thokchom Adison Singh (17) Mez & Co -10
2. Lunminlian (10) CVYO - 7
3. Hemgoulal Lupho (20) PLLA -7

*Top 5 team goals scored
1. Mez & Co - 32 goals
2. Chedema Village YO - 24 goals
3. PLLA - 23 goals
4. Mao Students’ Union - 17 goals
5. Sadar Hills FA - 17 goals

*Tournament statistics (Till Semi-Finals)
Total goals - 222 @ 5.162 per match
Total yellow cards- 107 @ 2.488 per match
Total Red cards - 11 @ 0.255 per match