Manipur drawn against tough teams in 78th Santosh Trophy final round
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, November 26 2024:
Manipur have been drawn against strong teams in Group A in the final round of the 78th National Football Championship for Santosh Trophy 2024-25 as the state squad will square off against reigning champions Services in their campaign opener on December 14, 2024 at Deccan Arena, Hyderabad, Telangana.
Manipur's other formidable opponents will be West Bengal, who have won the Santosh Trophy multiple times.
West Bengal are the most successful team in the Santosh Trophy, having won 32 titles.
The remaining teams in Group A are Telangana, Jammu & Kashmir and Rajasthan.
Manipur, the champions of the 2002-03 season, will kick off their campaign against Services on December 14, followed by matches against Rajasthan on December 16, Jammu & Kashmir on December 18, West Bengal on December 21, and Telangana on December 23.The tournament will progress with the quarterfinals scheduled for December 26 and 27 .
The semifinals will take place on December 29, and the final match is set for December 31, 2024 .