G Sports FC beat Headhunters FC 3-0 to win the 10th Captain N Kengurüse memorial football tournament in Kohima.
KOHIMA — G Sports FC clinched the championship title of the 10th edition of Captain N Kengurüse, MVC Memorial Football Tournament after defeating Headhunters FC 3-0 in the grand finale at the Indira Gandhi Stadium in Kohima on Monday.
With the victory, G Sports FC received a cash prize of INR 4 lakh along with medals and a trophy, while the runners-up walked away with INR 2 lakh, medals, and a trophy.
In the final match, G Sports FC made an early breakthrough with Ganchui finding the net in the opening minute. Mosse doubled the lead in the 15th minute before scoring again in the 23rd minute to complete his brace and give G Sports FC firm control of the match. Despite their efforts, Headhunters FC could not find a breakthrough.
During the match, Vila of G Sports FC received a yellow card in the 14th minute, while Pursunep of Headhunters FC was shown a red card in the 90+3rd minute.
Earlier in the morning, Peren District FC secured third place after defeating Satakha FC 4-3. The third-place winners received INR 1 lakh, while fourth-placed Satakha FC received INR 75,000.
In the third-place match, Satakha FC took the lead through Hikupu in the 22nd minute before Hengkholen doubled the advantage in the 39th minute. Peren District FC responded when an own goal from Manglen in the 41st minute opened their tally, followed by an equaliser from Poulin in first-half stoppage time (45+1').
In the second half, Hengkholen completed his brace in the 48th minute to restore the lead for Satakha FC. However, Gaichuipou levelled the score in the 77th minute before Huhube scored the decisive goal in the 90+1st minute to seal the victory for Peren District FC.
In individual awards, Thanglenhao of Headhunters FC received the Golden Boot along with INR 35,000 for scoring 11 goals. Neithovilie of G Sports FC received the Golden Glove and INR 25,000, while Swayibe of Peren District FC was named Best Defender with INR 25,000. Pulovi of Satakha FC received the Best Midfielder award and INR 25,000, and Viselie Vasa of G Sports FC received the Golden Ball with INR 35,000.
Among team officials, the manager, coach, and physio of the winning team received INR 12,000 each, while the manager, coach, and physio of the runners-up received INR 5,000 each.
Speaking at the closing ceremony, Advisor to Chief Minister and Chairman of IDAN Abu Metha expressed gratitude to the organisers and said that beyond being a tournament, the event contributes to stronger ties between the civil and military community, noting that football fosters unity and oneness.
He appreciated the Assam Rifles for contributing positively to society across multiple verticals, including youth grooming and creating platforms for young people across Nagaland to participate in events that bring them closer to the national mainstream.
Inspector General Assam Rifles (North) Harinder Singh Mavi remarked that the tournament celebrates unity, friendship, and shared aspirations alongside football.
A total of 14 teams from across the state participated in the tournament. G Sports FC clinched the championship title of the 10th edition of Captain N Kengurüse, MVC Memorial Football Tournament after defeating Headhunters FC 3-0 in the grand finale at the Indira Gandhi Stadium in Kohima on Monday.
With the victory, G Sports FC received a cash prize of INR 4 lakh along with medals and a trophy, while the runners-up walked away with INR 2 lakh, medals, and a trophy.
In the final match, G Sports FC made an early breakthrough with Ganchui finding the net in the opening minute. Mosse doubled the lead in the 15th minute before scoring again in the 23rd minute to complete his brace and give G Sports FC firm control of the match. Despite their efforts, Headhunters FC could not find a breakthrough.
During the match, Vila of G Sports FC received a yellow card in the 14th minute, while Pursunep of Headhunters FC was shown a red card in the 90+3rd minute.
Earlier in the morning, Peren District FC secured third place after defeating Satakha FC 4-3. The third-place winners received INR 1 lakh, while fourth-placed Satakha FC received INR 75,000.
In the third-place match, Satakha FC took the lead through Hikupu in the 22nd minute before Hengkholen doubled the advantage in the 39th minute. Peren District FC responded when an own goal from Manglen in the 41st minute opened their tally, followed by an equaliser from Poulin in first-half stoppage time (45+1').
In the second half, Hengkholen completed his brace in the 48th minute to restore the lead for Satakha FC. However, Gaichuipou levelled the score in the 77th minute before Huhube scored the decisive goal in the 90+1st minute to seal the victory for Peren District FC.
In individual awards, Thanglenhao of Headhunters FC received the Golden Boot along with INR 35,000 for scoring 11 goals. Neithovilie of G Sports FC received the Golden Glove and INR 25,000, while Swayibe of Peren District FC was named Best Defender with INR 25,000. Pulovi of Satakha FC received the Best Midfielder award and INR 25,000, and Viselie Vasa of G Sports FC received the Golden Ball with INR 35,000.
Among team officials, the manager, coach, and physio of the winning team received INR 12,000 each, while the manager, coach, and physio of the runners-up received INR 5,000 each.
Speaking at the closing ceremony, Advisor to Chief Minister and Chairman of IDAN Abu Metha expressed gratitude to the organisers and said that beyond being a tournament, the event contributes to stronger ties between the civil and military community, noting that football fosters unity and oneness.
He appreciated the Assam Rifles for contributing positively to society across multiple verticals, including youth grooming and creating platforms for young people across Nagaland to participate in events that bring them closer to the national mainstream.
Inspector General Assam Rifles (North) Harinder Singh Mavi remarked that the tournament celebrates unity, friendship, and shared aspirations alongside football.
A total of 14 teams from across the state participated in the tournament.