Morung Express News Jalukie | October 15 United Football Club Samziuram today lifted the Futsal Tournament organised by the Baptist Youth Endeavour of Liangmai Baptist Phumling in New Jalukie, Peren district. In the final match of the three-day tourney, United FC defeated Baptist Youth Endeavour of Liangmai Baptist Phumling New Jalukie 5-1. The champions received cash award of Rs 15,000 with medals and citations while the runners-up received Rs 8000 with medals and citations. President of Nagaland Football Coaches Association and former International Football player, Roko Angami gracing the valedictory programme as chief guest encouraged the players to be sincere and dedicated to take up sports professionally. Handwork and patience and also discipline will lead them to achieve greater heights, he exhorted. Stating that Futsal as a game needs skills, he extended his appreciation to the Liangmai Baptist Church Youth Endeavour for not only creating a platform to display their skills but also have fellowship together. Meanwhile, Roko also assured that he would extend all possible help for the players to appear in football trials in different clubs. Roko also gave away the prizes to the winners.
