Taphou FC & United Brothers FC enter final of Robert Cup 2024
Source: Chronicle News Service
Senapati, February 15 2024:
Taphou FC and United Brothers FC will meet in the final of the 3rd edition of Lieut Col (L) Robert Open Football Tournament after their semifinal wins on Thursday.
Taphou FC beat Senapati 4-1 in the first semifinal while United Brothers FC defeated Esii United FC 3-2 in the second semifinal.
It may be noted that United Brothers FC have players who have played for other football clubs at the state and national levels, such as Chanso (Mumbai City, Rajasthan United (I-League), Khangam Horam (TRAU FC, Mayosing (Sreenidy Deccan FC, and Mayakhui (Rangdai FC).
Whereas, Taphou FC have players such as Minlien Gangte (MPSC), Lal-lenmang Sitlhou (ARA FC), Thangkhanlen Sitlhou (KSC), Tyson Vaiphei (KSC), Achan Shimray (STFC, Kashmir), Gousem Kipgen (Dima United, Assam), Lungunhao Sitlhou (KSC), Solomon Hmangte (KSC), Lalminlun Neihsial (Karbi Anglong Morning Star, Assam), Robinson Khongsai (KAMSFC), Singdoulen Khongsai (KAMSFC), Haoneo Kipgen (KSC), Seiminthang (Blue Hills FC, Assam), Lal-siem Chongloi (KUFC, Kerala United FC), Lalboy haokip (TYC), Kahorngam T (Dima United FC, Haflong, Assam), Hriivei Carlos (TRAU), and Kagawa (KSC).
The final match will be played on Saturday, February 17 at Astro Turf Ground, Senapati.
Governor of Manipur is expected to grace the valedictory function.