Season 7 of the 35+ Mokokchung Football League (MFL) commenced on April 11 with an opening ceremony at the Football Astro Turf, Ungma, marking the start of an expanded edition of the veteran players’ league.
The opening day witnessed a series of closely contested matches. Wasang FC, the inaugural 35+ MFL Super Cup 2025 winners, registered a convincing 5-2 win over Nova FC in the first match. Takusunep, Arennungsang, Jungpetrong and Lanuchuba were on target for Wasang FC, with Jungpetrong netting twice, while Imlitemsu and Vesupra Kezo scored for Nova FC.
In another match, Barefoot United edged past Mulungtok FC 2-1. Imcharen scored both goals for Barefoot United in the 19th and 55th minutes, while Supongangnen had given Mulungtok FC an early lead in the 16th minute.
New Ecclesia also secured a 2-1 win against Longterok FC. Moa Jamir and Tangit scored for New Ecclesia, while Moakaba netted the lone goal for Longterok FC.
Terokroker FC defeated Antique Boots FC 4-3 in a high-scoring encounter. Lima, Supongmeren, Nungsangtemjan and Takalong scored for Terokroker FC, while Rongsenchiba scored twice and Rongsennungba added one for Antique Boots.
The league features eight teams this season, including new entrants Mulungtok FC, Barefoot United FC and Antique Boots FC. The competition will be played over 21 gameweeks, with each team facing the others three times.
The 35+ MFL is a Mokokchung-based league for players aged 35 and above, with the Super Cup played separately in a knockout format.