The Mokokchung District Football Association (MDFA) commemorated Futsal Day on August 15 at the Koridang Futsal Ground, Aolijen, Ungma.
Delivering the welcome address and highlighting the significance of the day, MDFA President N Akok Longkumer said football is a sport loved by people across all sections of society. He noted that football has been actively promoted in Nagaland through year-round activities of the Nagaland Football Association (NFA), along with futsal tournaments organised by various organisations across the State.
He said Futsal Day was being commemorated under the direction of the All India Football Federation (AIFF) and NFA. Encouraging young players, Longkumer urged them to remain dedicated and strive to take football to the next level, stating that committed participation in the sport would benefit them greatly.
He also appreciated the Mokokchung Press Club (MPC) for its continued assistance to the association and appealed for its support in the future.
The programme featured a U-15 kick-off futsal match between teams from Ungma and Merepkong Ward. An exhibition match was also played between the MPC and MDFA, with MDFA emerging victorious by a scoreline of 7–4.
The MDFA team was led by President N Akok Longkumer and included Supongsang, Yimya Jamir, Bendangmongba, Lepzungchiba, Limasenla, Alapong, Nokzenpongba and Bendang. The MPC team comprised Naro Longchar, Ajung Kichu, Yarden, Imnawapang, Akangnungsang, Moasashi, Imrongkumba and Sashimeren.