Our Correspondent
Kohima, Nov. 5 (EMN): Christ King Church (CKC) on Saturday lifted the Koinonia Baptist Church (KBC) Jubilee Trophy after defeating Meriema Baptist Church 6-2.
The final was held at Meriema Ground in Kohima wherein Vilhoubeituo Vincent scored five goals and Kevizenyü score one for Christ King Church, and Akuoo Ciesitsu and Kekhriengulie Üsou score one goal each in favour of Meriema Baptist Church.
In the closing ceremony, Rev. Zotuo Kiewhuo, Founder Pastor, KBC , was the chief host for the function. Special numbers were presented by Neilhou Sopfünuo and Ato Nienu, the event was compered by Mengubeinuo Kerhüo and Kikruneinuo Liezietsu. The closing remark was presented by Neizokhotuo Belho, convenor, organising committee and vote of thanks was proposed by H Rokopra Mekro, member organising committee.
Christ King Church received a cash prize money of INR 1,00,000 along with trophy and certificates while the first runner up received INR 70,000 along with trophy and certificates.
The two losing semi finalists, Tsiesema Basa Baptist Church and Chiechama Baptist Church, received INR 30,000 each with trophy and certificates.
Awards
Tribute to pioneer missionaries
Dr. Sidney W Rivenburg and Hattie Rivenburg: INR 15, 000 for player of the tournament -- Kekhriengulie Üsou, Meriema BC
Dr. E W Clark: INR 10,000 for Highest Goal Scorers -- Kekhriengulie Üsou, Meriema BC and Ruokuozhazo Keyho, Chedema BC.
C D King: INR 10,000 for Best Defender -- Kikrukhrietuo Kevin (Captain) Christ King Church.
Rev. George W Supplee: INR 10,000 for Best Midfielder -- Vilazolie Rio, Chiechama BC
Rev. JE Tanquist: INR 10,000 for Best Discipline Team -- Chakhesang Baptist Church
Tribute to one of the first converts among the Angami Naga
Rev. Sieliezhű Sorhie: INR 10,000 for Best Goalkeeper-- Kezevilie Rio, Chiechama BC
Tribute to American Christian evangelist to the Nagas
Billy Graham: INR 10, 000 for Peoples’ Choice Team Award - Tsiesema Basa BC