Our Correspondent
Kohima, Oct. 10 (EMN): On learning about the 22nd NSF Martyrs' Memorial Trophy, a squad of young footballers calling themselves Zhokhami FC eagerly decided to participate in the competition.
However, the players realised that they had no financial support or sponsor to help fund their team.
Nevertheless, undeterred by the situation, the boys from Jakhama decided to raise funds by engaging in manual labour for the love of the game and with a goal to bring a good name to their village.
Speaking to Eastern Mirror ahead of their match on Monday evening, midfielder Sweyiekul Khatso of Zhokhami FC, informed that the team had no other recourse than to make contributions by themselves and engage in manual work to enter the tournament.
He also shared how some friends and few individuals had come forward to aid them financially to help them in a small way.
Affirming that they were not dispirited with the lack of funds, Khatso exuded confidence in performing well during their game, apprising how they have also been routinely practicing morning and evening to prepare for the tournament.
Zhokhami FC will clash against FIFA FC Kohima in the first match today (October 11) at 11:30 am (Tuesday) at IG Stadium in Kohima.