Kuki United FC, Manipur, secured a commanding 5–0 victory against Medziphema Football Academy in Match 18 of the ongoing 25th NSF Martyrs’ Memorial Trophy 2025 at Chümoukedima Football Stadium on Thursday.
Making his debut in the Nagaland football tournament, Paonaldo Kuki was the star of the evening, scoring a well-taken hat-trick in the 6th, 26th, and 76th minutes. His clinical finishing set the tone for Kuki United’s dominance over the local side.
Seivanglen Kuki added to the tally in the 45th minute, while Ngamjakai Kuki sealed the scoreline with a goal in the 53rd minute, leaving Medziphema FA unable to contain the relentless attack.
Paonaldo Kuki was named Player of the Match and received the award from the Match Patron, Chumbenthung Murry.