Morung Express News Dimapur | May 21 Manchester United fans in Nagaland converged at the A1 PowerPlay, near Chekiye Gate in Dimapur on Sunday for the #WEAREUNITED get-together event. Proudly donning the red Manchester jerseys, the Red Devils – a term used to refer to supporters of the Mancunian side which has won a record 20 English league titles – held interactive sessions and quiz competitions amongst the fans in attendance. All the while, an array of refreshments sponsored by the Lady Red Devils continually did the rounds with the ladies themselves graciously serving the delectable treats. A 5-a-side football contest was also held and saw the participation of 12 teams comprising entirely of Naga Red Devils from Kohima, Mokokchung, and Mon, besides Dimapur. In the end, it was Kushi Team from Dimapur who emerged as winners edging United Trinity from Mokokchung 1-0 in the final – Agou squeezing in the winning goal. Aripong of United Trinity was adjudged best player and was awarded with a trophy. The event continued well into the night with live-screening of United’s last Premier League match of the 2016/17 season against Crystal Palace and ended on a high with fans joyously celebrating as United won 2-0. The event was sponsored by Puma, Pedigree, Life Enterprise, Party Mania, House of Candy, 1 Outer, Kharu Design, Sapphire, A1 Powerplay, Barrel Snug, KAP Enterprise, besides several goodwill donations from fans all over Nagaland.
