NSG football: State boys, girls cruise in campaign openers
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, January 17 2024:
The state boys started their campaign with a resounding 19-0 win over NVS in the 67th National School Games 2023-24 football competition for U-14 boys and girls underway at Ranchi, Jharkhand.
Md Sahib Ali led the rout for Manipur, pumping in five goals.
Machungong Gangmei netted a treble, while Gayransinpou Pamei, Japhania Tapuang, Md Aman Nawas and W Mukram each scored a double, with S Dravit Singh, S Dharmajoy Singh and Theishingkhui Mungleng contributing one each.
On the other hand, the state girls enjoyed a 4-0 drubbing of Punjab.
L Seityamala Devi grabbed a double while Malemnganbi Naorem and I Priyadashini Devi scored a goal each to help Manipur get off to a flying start in the girls' football event.