AFFC pip KFC in Challenge Cup opener
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, February 05 2023:
AFFC (Heingang) carved out a slender 1-0 victory against Keishamthong FC in the opening match of the 22nd Challenge Cup Veterans' Football Tournament 2023, which got underway at YWC Ground, Malom on Sunday.
Barring the goal, both sides were evenly matched throughout the game.
Kh Ranjit put AFFC ahead in the 40th minute as his side clung on to earn all three points.
18 teams divided into four groups of four are vying for the top prize of the tournament.
AFFC are placed in Group D along with Keishamthong FC, 9 AM Yaiskul Ranger and FC Imphal.
Day Two's fixtures (February 6) pit Yaiskul Range against FC Imphal in a group D match and VFC Kakwa against RFC Khamnam Leirak in Group A .