A1 Tsungiki lifts 11th Lotha Football Championship title

Dimapur, Feb. 10 (EMN):  A1 Tsungiki beat Friends Club Wokha Village 2-1 to lift the 11th Lotha Football Championship, organised by Wokha District Football Association at local ground Wokha on Thursday.

The winning goals for A1 Tsungiki came from the boots of Yiben and Senlo Kent, while the lone goal for Friends Club Wokha Village was scored by Aloumai, an update informed.

Friends Club got an opportunity to make the score 2-2 but Lirhonthung, the tournament top scorer, failed to find the net as he missed the penalty in the 68th minute.

The champions walked away with a cash award of INR 1, 20,000 along with medals, trophy and certificates.

The runner-up of the tournament received medals, certificates, trophy and a cash award of INR 60,000. The losing semi finalists of the tournament, Longsa SA and NRSA also received a cash prize of INR 15,000 each.

In individual awards, Benrithung of A1 Tsungiki was adjudged the player of the tournament, best goalkeeper was claimed by Mhao Kikon of A1 Tsungiki, Thomas of Friends Club was awarded the best defender, Zuben of NRSA secured the best midfielder and Lirhonthung of Friends Club was the highest scorer, while the best discipline team was awarded to Tsumang Young Stars.

Cash, trophy and certificates were awarded to all the individuals.

Y M Humtsoe, vice president NDPP and minister of State (Status) Nagaland, who was the special guest, addressed a mammoth crowd and urged the players to be dedicated and give their best to perform well in higher arenas because football has got ample opportunity to excel in life.

The special guest also donated an amount of INR 25,000 each to both the finalists.