ASUFII FA pip Sagolband Utd in AMFA Premier League opener
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, December 13 2023:
ASUFII FA eked out a 1-0 win over Sagolband United in the opening match of AMFA's inaugural Premier League 2023-24 at Artificial Turf Ground, Lamlong Thongkhong on Wednesday.Barring the goal, it was a see-saw battle throughout the game that saw missed chances from both sides.
ASUFII FA's goal came in the 29th minute via an own goal by Chingsubam Robert Singh whose attempted clearance veered off course and went into their own net.
On Friday (December 15), Rising Athletic Union (RAU), Lairikyengbam Leikai will take on Wangoi Football Association (WAFA), Wangoi in the first match before Football Club Raengdal (FCR), Noney and Southern Sporting Union (SSU), Singjamei take the field.
The 1st Premier League features nine clubs, including Classic Football Academy (CFA), Chingmeirong; ASUFFI Football Academy (AFA), Mao; Rising Athletic Union (RAU), Lairikyengbam Leikai; Football Club Raengdal (FCR), Noney; Anouba Imagi Mangal (AIM), Khabam; Dimapur Road Athletic Organisation (DMRAO), Awang Sekmai; Southern Sporting Union (SSU), Singjamei; Wangoi Football Association (WAFA), Wangoi; and Sagolband United (SU), Sangolband.