State team leaves for 78th NFC for Santosh Trophy final round
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, December 12 2024:
The Manipur team for the 78th National Football Championship for Santosh Trophy 2024-25 final round departed for Hyderabad on Thursday via Air India Express.
The 22-member team comprises players drawn from various clubs across the state.
Manipur will kick of their Group A campaign against defending champions Services on December 12, 2024 at Deccan Arena, Hyderabad, Telangana, followed by matches against Rajasthan on December 16, Jammu & Kashmir on December 18, West Bengal on December 21, and Telangana on December 23 .
West Bengal are the most successful team in the Santosh Trophy, having won a record total of 32 titles.
The tournament will progress with the quarterfinals scheduled for December 26 and 27.The semifinals will take place on December 29, and the final match is set for December 31, 2024 .
The squad:
GOALKEEPERS: Salam Sanaton (KLASA FC), S Thomas (Asufii FA), S Priyojit (UPAA) .
DEFENDERS: Shunjanthan Ragui (AMFA), Ningombam Kabiraj (SSU), Lairellakpam Dhananjoy (NESU), Naoroi-bam Romen Singh (LYCC), Yarchihan Kasar (UDSA), Kumam Avinash Singh (AMFA), P Taibangnganba (AMFA), Rojen Meitei (FC Raengdai) .
MIDFIELDERS: Loyangamba Meitei Akoijam (AMFA), Sarangthem Rajdan Singh (AMFA), Leimajam Sangkar Singh (AMFA), Prabin Khangembam (KLASA FC), Kangabam Lanngamba Singh (KLASA FC), Lael Shongsir Mongshang (DSA Chandel), Lairellakpam Langamba (AMFA) .
FORWARDS: S Sagar (FC Raengdai), Lt Loly (DSA Senapati), Khullakpam Zahir Khan (CFA), Ngangom Ronald Singh KLASA FC) .