9-a-side football tournanment begins
Source: Chronicle News Service
Kakching, January 15 2022:
The 3rd State Level Open Men's 9-a- side Football Tournament, 2022 organised by Langmeidong Mamang Leikai Citizen Club (LMLCC) kicked off at the club's playground on Saturday.
Opening ceremony of the tournament was attended by Waikhong GP pradhan Wangkhem Brojen, Mayeng Lamjao GP pradhan Urikhinbam Narjit Luwang, Wabagai GP pradhan Yumnam Herrichand, Hiyanglam GP pradhan's nominee Elangbam Rajen, Langmeidong GP pradhan's nominee Yumnam Samojit and LMLCC vice president Yumnam Noni Singh as presidium members.
Altogether 18 teams are taking part in the tournament.
They are FC Langmeidong, Yaioibi FC (A) Lamjao, Cobind FC Kongba; LMLCC (A) Langmeidong, Wangjing Lamding FC, Yaisa EC Kakching, Yaioibi FC (B) Lamjao, Sangai FC Elangkhangpokpi, LMLCC (B) Langmeidong, Ima FC Thongjao, Brother FC Kwakeithel, Kadajit FC, Luter Litan FC, 9-Star FC Waikhong, Mangal FC Kontha Khabam, SKRC Nungoo, Porompat FC and Wabagai FC.
In the opening match of the tournament, 9-Star FC and Luter Litan FC split points after a goalless draw while SRKC Nungoo defeated Porompat FC by 1-0 goal in the second match.
The lone goal for SRKC was scored by Mahesh in the 22nd minute.