We are starting preparation for I-League soon: Gift Raikhan
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, May 27 2017:
NEROCA FC will face Southern Samity, Kolkata in the last match of the 2016-17 season ofthe 2nd Division League organised by the All India Football Federation at Khuman Lampak Main Stadium at 2:30 pm on Sunday. In the pre-match conference at the Hotel Classic Grande NEROCA's chief coach Gift Raikhan told newspersons that his team have been consulting their management for the upcoming top-tier I-League edition.
"We are starting preparation for the I-League soon.
Al though NEROCA are assured the 2nd division league title regardless of the outcome of tomorrow's match, the team will give the best for the sake of prestige and the fans", said Raikhan.
Southern Samity manager, Amit Sen, coach Arindap Deb, and Arjuna-awardee captain Deepak Kumar Mandal who are all ready for the encounter tomorrow � were also present at the conference.
NEROCA's manager Th Tarunkumar extended invitation to all home fans to come and cheer for the team tomorrow.