Senapati FC clinch inaugural Women's PFL title
Source: Chronicle News Service
Senapati, April 20 2023:
Senapati FC won the 1st Women's Premiere Football League 2023 after beating Dribble Pro FC in the final played at Senapati Astro Turf football ground on Thursday.
During his speech, A Karang, president District Sports Association, Senapati, stated that the 1st Women's Premiere Football League which started on April 15 will be organised every with an aim to encourage the girls in the district to play football.
The president of DSA Senapati further informed that only six teams participated in the first edition of the women's league and expressed hope that more teams take part in the coming year.
The final play of the league was attended by Moirangthem Ratan Kumar, president All Manipur Football Association (AMFA) as chief guest.
The AMFA president during his speech expressed his happiness that the league was well organised and urged more players to seize the opportunity of such a football event.
He encouraged the players to aim to get selected for state level tournaments to be able to participate in national competitions.
While highlighting career opportunities in sports, Ratan Ku mar urged sportspersons to maintain discipline so as to become successful.
Before the final match of the league, an exhibition match between Imphal FC U-17 and YWC FC U-17 ended in a 1-1 draw.
In the final, Senapati FC beat Dribble Pro FC by a 5-0 margin and emerged as the champions.
Both champions and the runners-up were awarded a trophy each and cash prizes.
The tournament was organised by the District Sports Association under the aegis of the Senapati District Olympic Association, Manipur.