Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, December 24:
Ng Bala Devi scored a hat trick while Lalvarmoi Hmar contributed one as Manipur routed Orissa 4-0 to retain the National Under-17 Girls Football Tournament at Dindigul, Tamil Nadu today.
After Lalvarmoi opened the score in the 10th minute Bala swelled the lead to an unassailable 4-0 by the end of first half itself to emerge comfortable winner of the tournament.
Last year also Manipur beat Orissa 2-0.Based on their performances at the championship eight footballers from Manipur have been selected to attend the AIFF Under-17 girls coaching camp to be held at SAI Bangalore from January 15, according to an AMFA press release.
The selected players are Ng Bala, Th Ranjita, N Roma, Lalvarmoi Hmar, A Romi, Ch Sanathoi Chanu, M Bembem and W Thabal.
The coaching camp is to prepare Indian team for the AFC Junior girls� championship to be held from April 6 till 27 at Thailand.
Meanwhile, national coach M Ratankumar of Manipur has been appointed as chief coach for the national camp.