20th Winners' Cup for men 2015 kicks off
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, October 19 2015:
The 20th Winners' Cup for men 2015 was kick-started on Monday at SAI ground, Takyelpat.
The matches of the cup are being played on home and away knock-out basis.
Eight top district clubs are participating in the cup.
In statement, All Manipur Football Association (AMFA) General Secretary L Ranjit Roy said the winner and runner of the cup will be promoted to the 11 Manipur State League 2016 replacing two relegated teams from this year's 10 Manipur State League 2015 .
He further said Bibina Diagnostics Managing Director Dr Th Dhabali Singh sponsor this year's winners' cup.
The winner and runner will be honour with cash awards of Rs 50,000 and Rs 30,000 respectively along with trophies.
Meanwhile, the opening match was played between Sagolbandh United and KPSC and ended in a draw 1-1.The lone goal of Sagolband United was scored by Aboy Manoharmayum in 7th minute while KPSC's goal was netted by Ngamneiril Kom in 10th minute of the match.