I-League: NEROCA FC get new kits
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, December 13 2020:
Kits for the I-League team NEROCA (North Eastern Re-Organising Cultural Association) FC, Sangakpham were launched today ahead of the I-League Season 2020-21 which is set to commence from January 9, 2021 at three venues under the supervision of All India Football Federation.
The launch programme held at the residence of president of NEROCA, Thangjam Arunkumar was graced by Thangjam Dhabali, proprietor of Babina Diagnostic; Thangjam Arunkumar himself; NEROCA secretary, M Manimohon; chief coach of NEROCA FC, Gift Raikhan and co-sponsor Michael as dignitaries.
As a part of the launch event, new jerseys for the new I-League club were unveiled.
Speaking at the occasion, president of NEROCA FC, Thangjam Arunkumar expressed hope of a better performance from the team in the 14th edition of the I- League which is commencing next month.
He said that the tournament this season will be a different one owing to the pandemic and it can only be watched on TV as all the matches will be conducted in closed doors.
Expressing gratitude to the people for the tremendous support provided to the club, he also wished the team to achieve more and bring laurels to the State.
Manimohon, addressing the gathering, said that participating teams will be secured under 'Bio-Bubble' norms in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and it has been intimated that the team will be provided 20 rooms.
It has been also informed shortly to all participating players officials to buy COVID-19 insurance policy, he said.
11 teams will play the league round first and 6 best teams will fight it for the tournament title and among the remaining 5 teams, two teams except Indian Arrows and Sudeva FC, will be relegated, he said.
Maintaining that the team formed this season has been the most economical one and have three former players including the Kallon who have featured for the team earlier, he said while adding that the club is planning to add more players during the second transfer window according to the performance of the current team.