Nagaland Police lifts Martyrs Football Trophy

Kohima, Oct 31 : Nagaland Police today lifted the 11th NSF Martyrs' Memorial Football Trophy at Kohima Local Ground, defeating Lamkang Students Union of Manipur by a solitary goal in the final match of the Championship.

The Naga Students Federation (NSF) is organising the 11th edition of the championship in memory of its members - Lt Kekuojalie Sacho and Lt Vikhozo Yhosho. The match began on a dull note, but gradually gained momentum around the finishing moments of the barren first half.

After the break, both the teams gave a neck-to-neck fight and Vilie Rio exploited the opportunity to score at the 58th minute when he received a pass. The ball hit the goal post and bounced in the net. Addressing the gathering as the Chief Guest, Nagaland Director General of Police K Kire appealed to the youths to offer more devotion in practice to reach the acme of sports and games.

The Chief Guest distributed prizes of the Trophy.