Revenant FC lift 35+ MFL Season 6 title, Wasang FC clinch inaugural Super Cup; Vision League for U-13 launched

The closing ceremony of the 35+ Mokokchung Football League (MFL) Season 6 was held on November 9 at Aongza Ki, Mokokchung, marking the successful conclusion of another season for players aged 35 and above. The event featured three key highlights: the crowning of Season 6 champions Revenant FC, the inaugural Super Cup 2025 title won by Wasang FC, and the official launch of the 35+ MFL Vision League, an initiative to nurture young football talent in Mokokchung.

Mokokchung: 35+ MFL Season 6 concludes with friendship and a new vision for youth

Senior Superintendent of Police, Mokokchung, Vesupra Kezo, NPS, shared his reflections and expressed that it was a privilege to be part of the league. Representing Nova SC, he described the seven-month season as exciting, well-organized, and full of action, challenges, and lessons. “On the pitch, we competed as rivals, but off the field, we built strong bonds and friendships,” he said, adding that the league has helped players stay fit, disciplined, and connected.

Kezo noted that several 35+ MFL players also performed well in the MDFA tournament, and he credited the league for encouraging positive lifestyle changes and discipline through football, calling it “a great teacher.” He thanked the convenor, referees, and Unique Bakery for their support and congratulated Revenant FC on their victory.

Mokokchung: 35+ MFL Season 6 concludes with friendship and a new vision for youth
Senior Superintendent of Police, Mokokchung, Vesupra Kezo

Urging everyone to support the newly launched Under-13 35+ MFL Vision League, Kezo said senior players must guide the younger generation to build a strong foundation for Mokokchung football.

In his welcome address, Convener Aongsen Aier said the league continues to promote healthy living, physical fitness, and community bonding under its motto “Fitness, Friendship and Fellowship.”

The program was hosted by Dr Imlinichet and Imnatola, with invocation by Akangtemsu Yaden, a musical interlude by Akumsen Lemtur, a guitar rendition by Temjen Lemtur, and an expression of gratitude by Chuba Phom.

35+ MFL Season 6 champions crowned
A total of 75 matches were played throughout the season, spread across 25 matchdays, which saw Revenant FC emerge as the champion for the sixth season in a row. The team received the trophy along with a cash award, while New Ecclesia finished as runner-up and also received a trophy and cash award.

Mokokchung: 35+ MFL Season 6 concludes with friendship and a new vision for youth
Revenant FC players and guests with the championship trophy after the team was crowned 35+ Mokokchung Football League Season 6 champions during the closing ceremony at Aongza Ki, Mokokchung, on November 9.

Individual Awards (Season 6):
· Best Goalkeeper: Talilepba (Revenant FC)
·  Best Defender: Tiayanger (Revenant FC)
· Best Midfielder: Tongpangkokba (Revenant FC)
· Player of the League: Moatemsu (New Ecclesia)
· Highest Scorer: Arennungsang (Revenant FC, 30 goals)
· Fair Play Award: Nova SC

The 35+ MFL Super Cup
The crowning of the first edition of the 35+ MFL Super Cup, which concluded on November 8 with Wasang FC emerging as champion, was also held as part of the event. Wasang FC received the Super Cup trophy along with a cash award, followed by Revenant FC as first runner-up and Nova SC as second runner-up, both of whom also received trophies and cash awards.

Wasang FC
Wasang FC, winners of the inaugural 35+ MFL Super Cup

A total of five knockout matches were played during the 35+ MFL Super Cup tournament at Renpo Lu Astroturf Ground, Ungma. The final match ended in a 2–2 draw in regulation time on Saturday, and Wasang FC defeated Revenant FC 4–2 on penalties to lift the inaugural Super Cup 2025 trophy.

Chubangangnen of Wasang FC was the standout performer, netting both goals for his side in the 8th and 75th minutes, while Sentiyanger (30’) and Rongsenchiba (68’, penalty) scored for Revenant FC.

In the third-place match, Nova Sporting Club (Nova SC) secured victory over Terokroker FC with a 3–2 scoreline, thanks to goals from Johney Meitei (5’) and Imlitemsu (50’, 61’).

Individual Awards (Super Cup):

· Best Goalkeeper: Imosanen (Wasang FC)
· Best Defender: Sentiyanger (Revenant FC)
· Best Midfielder: Tongpangkokba (Revenant FC)
· Best Player: Imtiyanger (Wasang FC)

35+ MFL Vision League

Introducing the 35+ MFL Vision League as ‘a fitting way to close Season 6, not with an ending, but with a beginning,’ Convenor Tiakumzuk said the league fulfills a long-cherished dream of introducing structured football for the ‘young feet’ in Mokokchung.
The 35+ MFL Vision League, dedicated to players under 13 years of age, aims to nurture young football talent in Mokokchung and will be played under the aegis of the Mokokchung District Football Association (MDFA). The league is fully sponsored by Longterok Sports Management, led by Temjenmoa, proprietor of Nagaland Minerals and Mines. The Vision League Trophy was unveiled by Ajay Moktan, IAS, Assistant Commissioner, Mokokchung.
35 MFL vision league
Convener Tiakumzuk and Assistant Commissioner Ajay Moktan, IAS, unveiling the 35+ MFL Vision League Trophy during the closing ceremony of the 35+ Mokokchung Football League Season 6 at Aongza Ki, Mokokchung, on November 9.
Scheduled to commence by the end of November 2025 and continue into early 2026, the 35+ MFL Vision League will feature six clubs, namely Rising Phoenix FC, Speedy Cheetahs, Mini Marvels, Tenacious Titans, Daring Dolphins, and Agile Avengers, competing in a 7-a-side format. Most of the young players will be drawn from the 120 participants of the U-13 football coaching clinic jointly organized by 35+ MFL and Barak FC in June 2025 under the guidance of Barak FC Head Coach, Brando.
Tiakumzuk expressed gratitude to Longterok Sports Management and Temjenmoa for their sponsorship and to the MDFA for their support and partnership in realizing the Vision League initiative.
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