ISL/I-League team beat Manipur 1-0 at Khuman Lampak
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, June 27 2024:
ISL/I-League 11 defeated Manipur 11 by a solitary goal in a charity football match played at Khuman Lampak Main Stadium on Thursday.
The match held under the theme 'For Well Being of Manipur' was sponsored by Youth Affairs and Sports Department, Arun Enterprises and Kishan Light.
Speaking to media persons in connection with the match, ISL player of Bengaluru FC Konsam Chinglensana expressed that the match underscored Manipur as a powerhouse of football.
Noting that Manipur 11 players are talented, he also opined that existence of numerous football academies in the state will help Manipur reach greater heights while expressing elation that Manipur has been regularly producing quality footballers in high number.
He stated that the exhibition match was held to raise funds for the people affected by the ongoing conflict and recent flood.
On the other hand, ISL and I-League convener Bikram Yumnam confided about plan to organise similar matches next season.