State's first top AFC coach feted
Source: The Sangai Express
Ukhrul, September 09 2017:
Head Coach of NEROCA FC Gift Raikhan was awarded Asian Football Confederation (AFC) ‘A’ Licensee recently at AFC headquarters Colorado thus becoming the first ever coach from Manipur to lead a club in the top division of Indian club football .
Yarkhok United Football Club (YUFC) Ukhrul organized a felicitation programme yesterday at Earl Broke Training Centre, Alungtang- Ukhrul in honour of Gift Raikhan, head coach of NEROCA FC who brought laurels by winning the 2nd division league .
During the felicitation function, Gift Raikhan praised the Almighty God for raising him up and be able to excel in his profession despite his many shortcomings .
“I came from a humble family with 7 brothers.
It was not easy for my parents to provide adequate clothing during my childhood days.
But with the gracious help from God today my dream has come true,” Gift Raikhan said .
He encouraged budding football players to have commitment, determination, dedication, perseverance and team discipline which are the only keys to success .
The felicitation programme was attended by ADC Members, Edmund Chiphang, HA Vareishang and Themreishang; UDSA president Shangreiso A Shimray, UFA, DYSO Pangpang Shang, Pettigrew college Principal Ninghorla, Churches’ Pastors, football lovers and public from varied fields.