The MoU was signed by NFA president Atuo Mezhur and the Managing Partner of 442 Management Asalie Peseyie here this evening. Addressing a press conference after signing of memorandum Mr Mezhur informed that the terms of the agreement (MoU) is for one year. However, if both the parties satisfactorilly agreed, the MoU will be extended for another year.
The 442 Management will arrange formation of new football clubs, associations and unions in various districts to participate in the Nagaland State Premium Football League.
He said when the proposal had come from 442 Management, the delighted NFA accepted, however, it took months to study properly and as a result the MOU was signed today. Mr Mezhur said that football is a very popular game in Nagaland.
However, there is not a single professional footballer in the state. He hoped that with the introduction of State Premium League, Nagaland will be able to produce professional football players to compete in the national and international arena.
Replying to the query, 442 Managements Managing Partner Yudang Ao informed that the 442 Management was a concept some of the sports lovers and organisers of Nagaland with their past experiences for years.
However, it came to existence only last year and had taken up various Sports Management Events to develop sports and games among the younger generation and make the state a sport tourist destination.
He hoped that they will able to begin the State Premium Football League sometime in November next after completion of registration of the new clubs and unions and it will able to attract a good number of teams from every district of the state.