21st Ksh Leihao Devi Memorial Super Division Football tournament begins
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, June 05 2024:
Youth Welfare Union (YWU), Kakching edged past Langmeidong Mamang Leikai Citizen Club (LMLCC), Langmeidong by 2-1 goals as the 21 st edition of Ksh Leihao Devi Memorial Super Division Football Tournament-2024 kicked off today at DSA Kakching ground.
The 8-team top tier tournament of the district organised by the District Sports Association, Kakching was formally inaugurated in the presence of M Rameshwar, MLA, Kakching Assembly Constituency; M Ratankumar, president, All Manipur Football Association; Dr Th Ojit, representative of Lois, Kakching and Ksh Ibobi, president District Sports Association, Kakching as dignitaries.
E Langomba starred in the match scoring twice to impress around 1400 spectators at DSA ground and set up the 2-1 victory for the Kakching side this afternoon.
The first half witnessed intense action from both the ends and it was K Langomba who broke the deadlock after 22 minute with a clinical finish.
LMLCC fought back and drew level in the 31st minute through E Avinash but the parity did not last long as Langomba bounced back to complete his double and retained the lead for YWU the very next minute.
Defence on both ends however emerged on top in the second half to deny any altercations in the scoreline and eventually YWU kicked off their campaign on a winning note.
Keirak Makha Social Welfare Club (KMSWC), Keirak will face Social Welfare Club (SWC), Waikhong in the second match of the tournament on June 8 from 12.30 pm before Social Welfare Club (SWC), Keirak take on Laipham Youth Association (LYA), Wangoo from 2.30 pm .