Jersey of Classic Kickers FC launched

• MPL 10th season opening on April 1

Management and players of Classic Kickers FC at Mez & Co. Sports Arena in Kohima during the launch of the jersey on March 29.

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• DIMAPUR — The official jersey launch of Classic Kickers FC was successfully held on March 29 at Mez & Co. Sports Arena in Kohima.
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• An update stated that a special appreciation segment was dedicated to Neiketou Yhome, proprietor of Mez & Co., in recognition of his generous sponsorship of the club’s official jersey and his support in promoting the club’s vision and strengthening the football community.
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• With the unveiling of the official jersey, Classic Kickers FC is now set to compete in the Morning Premier League (MPL) 2025. The event concluded with a practice session.
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• Meanwhile, in a separate press statement issued by the organisers of MPL, the Morning Football Association, it was mentioned that the 10th anniversary MPL season opening ceremony is scheduled to take place on April 1 at 6:30 am at IG Stadium, Kohima.
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• It was stated that MPL is a unique, one-of-a-kind league where matches are played only in the morning from 5:30 to 7:30, and the sole purpose of this league is to create health consciousness, foster friendship and a competitive mentality, and promote sportsmanship in a safe, healthy, and fun-loving environment.
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• MPL is also a platform primarily for older players who are above 35 years of age, and especially for football lovers, not necessarily professional players.
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• It may be mentioned that the story of MPL began during the summer of 2011 when an avid group of FIFA gamers, led by Lt. Loben Jamir, decided that instead of playing the virtual game, it would be healthier to play actual football. A group of 10 to 15 amateur footballers, driven solely by their unconditional love for the game, decided to drive up to Science College Ground, Jotsoma, to play a match.
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• Soon, what began as a leisure activity became a daily routine. Most of the time, a match was played between 10 players, with 5 individuals on each team, using a small goalpost made of stones and bricks. This group of players then decided to form a club in order to play friendly matches with other clubs.
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• In 2015, during one of their friendly matches with Amur Falcon Football Club (AFFC), the idea of starting a football league, in collaboration with AFFC, was proposed, provided the other players agreed. The idea gained support, and that’s how the Morning Premier League (MPL) came into being.
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• It was stated that in a monotonous, job-centric society like Kohima, MPL affords an opportunity not only to keep oneself physically fit but also to provide a gateway to relieve mental stress by indulging in the beautiful game.