Charlau FC win District Soccer League 2022
Source: Chronicle News Service / R Lester Makang
Ukhrul, August 20 2022:
Two-month long District League 2022 organised by Ukhrul District Sports Association (UDSA) concluded here on Saturday with Charlau FC bagging the championship title.
Charlau FC defeated Ukhrul FC 3-0 in a tie break -er in the final match played at the district headquarters.
The champions walked away with a cash prize of Rs 25,000 and certificate, while the runners-up received a cash prize of Rs 15,000 and certificate.
With this win, Charlao FC will represent UDSA in the upcoming Winner's Cup, while Ukhrul FC will play in the CC Meet representing UDSA.
The closing ceremony of the League was attended by Phaning Shingnaisui, senior SAI coach (retd).
Ahead of the final match kick-off, he inspected the teams accompanied by UDSA president Alfred Kanngam Arthur and other officials of the league.
The soccer league was inaugurated on June 24 last with 11 teams from across the district participating in the event.
UDSA officials informed that the District League was organised with an aim to promote and prepare local football players and their teams for state-level or higher tournaments.
It is learnt that the league event was organised by UDSA without any fund/financial assistance from the government.