Champion Surayin FC team with runner-up team Falcon FC, referees, organizers and dignitaries at Pungro local ground on December 16.
PUNGRO, DECEMBER 16 (MExN): Surayin FC emerged as the champion of the 15th Saramati Soccer Championship 2023 organized by Saramati Nexus Club Pungro which culminated on December 16. Surayin FC trounced Falcon FC at the finals to clinch the championship title. Tsalichem of Surayin FC scored a hattrick to lead his team to victory.
A press release received from Saramati Nexus Club informed that the valedictory guest, Col W Khamrang - MSM, Commanding Officer, Jacob Ramsom Battalion, Naga Army, in his address, urged the players to soar higher and avail opportunities for better improvement of their sports career.
Shojiba S, Advisor SNC delivered the keynote address and Rev Fr Peter Pithungo, Parish priest St Paul Parish Pungro said the benediction. The champion walked away with a cash prize of Rs 70,000, a trophy and citation while the runners up Falcon FC were awarded Rs 40,000 with citation. The losing semifinalists- Likimro FC and Night Warriors were awarded with Rs. 10,000 each.
Individual Awards
Player of the tournament – Metnyei Angh (Falcon FC)
Best goal-keeper - Tialiba (Likimro FC)
Highest goal scorer - Tsalichem (Surayin FC)
