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NorthEast United FC to compete in NM Gupta memorial tournament

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By EMN Updated: Nov 05, 2024 7:12 pm
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The players of NorthEast United FC who would compete in the 33rd edition of the Captain Nalini Mohan Gupta (NM Gupta) Memorial Invitational Football Tournament. (NEUFC Media)

DIMAPUR — NorthEast United FC will participate in the 33rd edition of the Captain Nalini Mohan Gupta (NM Gupta) Memorial Invitational Football Tournament, organised by the District Sports Association (DSA), Silchar. The team has travelled to Silchar, Assam, for the event.

The young highlanders are placed in Group A with Lenroul FC and FC Raeangdai from Manipur, according to an update.

The team will play their opening match against FC Raeangdai on November 6 at the DSA Ground at 2 pm. Their second match against Lenroul FC is scheduled for November 8 at the same venue and time.

Group B teams are Mohammedan SC, Aizawl FC from Mizoram, and Senapati FC from Manipur. The two table-toppers will play the final on November 11.

Suhel Nair, Head of Youth Development at NorthEast United FC, stated that the NM Gupta Trophy is a prestigious tournament in Assam and presents a great opportunity for the club to expand its footprint in the region. He emphasised that the tournament provides players with exposure and the chance to compete in a significant event.

He concluded that, as a developmental team, the players will grow in diverse environments and locations. The objective this season is to provide players with maximum opportunities for their development.

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By EMN Updated: Nov 05, 2024 7:12:25 pm
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