Kakhevi Assumi
DoB: 17 April, 1999
Position: Winger
District: Dimapur
About him
Kakhevi fell in love with football when he was in class three and has been playing it ever since. It was until in 2015, he joined the State Football Academy in Dimapur and during his stay at State hostel, he was selected to represent Nagaland several times and that was how his football career started.
Represented Nagaland in
NorthEast Olympic in Manipur 2016
Northeast Dr T Ao trophy 2020
National Futsal Championship in Delhi, 2021
Northeast Zone Santosh Trophy 2021
Clubs
Guwahati Town Club 2017
Dimapur United FC
P Vizheto FC
Chekiye United
MTimes: Hi Kakhe, how has been your experience in the tournament so far?
Kakhe: So far so good. My teammates are very supportive and we are trying our best to come out with the best coordination among us. In addition to that, I love the crowd here in Mokokchung. They are very passionate when it comes to Football.
MTimes: You’ve played some fantastic football in the last 4 games. What do you have to say about that?
Kakhe: Thanks for the compliment. It’s a good experience for me and to train myself mentally and physically for the upcoming matches.
MTimes: What is your most comfortable position in a game?
Kakhe: Left Winger indeed, but right now I am playing on the right wing. Coach’s strategy it seems.
MTimes: Do you have a favorite footballer or a club?
Kakhe: Yes, I do, Neymar Jr is my favorite footballer.
MTimes: How confident are you for the semi-final match?
Kakhe: Always hoping for positive results. Confident enough to reach the final. I pray that God hears my prayer.
MTimes: What in your opinion should Nagaland do to encourage more footballers?
Kakhe: Here in Nagaland, we should focus more from the Grassroots level. And parents should be more supportive to motivate their children towards sports. Schools also play an important role. And last but not the least, local league should be introduced and organized in such a way that every footballer in Nagaland has the opportunity to showcase their talent.