Kohima, September 11: The 25th Anniversary Edition of the NSF Martyrs’ Memorial Trophy will begin on September 13, at 4:30 PM at the Indira Gandhi (IG) Stadium, Kohima.
The event is jointly organised by the Naga Students’ Federation (NSF) and the Angami Students’ Union (ASU). The opening ceremony will be graced by Metsubo Jamir, Minister for Rural Development & SIRD, Government of Nagaland, as the inaugural guest.
This year’s edition carries special significance as it commemorates 39 years in memory of Lt. Kekuojalie Sachü and Lt. Vikhozo Yhoshü, who lost their lives during a peaceful rally in Kohima on March 20, 1986.
A total of 45 teams are set to compete, including one team each from Delhi and Sikkim, seven from Manipur, and 36 from Nagaland. Former champions such as Tangkhul Katamnao Saklong, Nagaland Police, Red Scars, New Market FC, and Sechü Zubza FC will take part, along with Nagaland United Sports Club, the runners-up of the Nagaland Super League (NSL).
The tournament will also be live-streamed by IT partners BingeBOXX OTT and Dox Marketing and Media, covering matches at both IG Stadium, Kohima, and Chümoukedima Football Stadium, right up to the grand finale.
