Mokokchung, 2 October (MTNews): Thursday witnessed the staging of two exhibition matches: one between the Dimapur Ao Football Veterans and the Mokokchung District Football Veterans, and the other pitting the DC XI Mokokchung against the MDFA XI.
The first match culminated in a 5-2 win for the Mokokchung district veterans, while the second exhibition match concluded in a 2-2 draw.
The visiting veterans from Dimapur, many of whom once called Mokokchung their home during their formative years, engaged in a post-match discussion with MDFA officials. It was in this exchange that they shared valuable insights, offering their suggestions and expressing their hopes for the advancement of football in Mokokchung. During this interaction, the Dimapur veterans strongly advocated for a focus on grassroots football development, coaching programs, and physical fitness as key priorities for the region.