Maipakpi memorial football tourney begins
Source: Chronicle News Service
Kakching, March 15 2023:
The 2nd Maipakpi Memorial Trophy-2023 9-a-side State Level Men's Open Football Tournament commenced from Wednesday under the joint aegis of Mangal Foundation Heirok and City Club Heirok at Heirok Part 2 Litan Makhong ground.
The inaugural function of the tournament organised in memory of (late) Thokchom Maipakpi, the mother of MLA Dr Thokchom Radheshyam, was attended by Langthabal MLA Karam Shyam, Maipakpi's husband Thokchom Ibochouba and Kshetrigao MLA Sheikh Noorul Hassan as chief guest, president and guest of honour respectively.
Altogether 25 teams divided into 8 groups are taking part in the tournament.
The tournament commenced with a match between 7 Star FC Heirok and HIYAI FA wherein 7 Star FC won by 1-0 .
The winning goal was scored by L Roshan in the 41st minute of the match.
A friendly match was also played between Maniwood Club and Heirok Veteran FC.
AMIGOS United FC and LEIKAI FC will meet in the 2:30 pm match while BOLERO FC and MMFA will clash in the 3:30 pm match on Thursday.