KDFA inducts new members

Our Correspondent
Kohima, March 4 (EMN): A new team of the Kohima District Football Association (KDFA) headed by Mathew Yhome, was inducted on Friday, during a change of guard ceremony in Kohima.

Congratulating the new office bearers, outgoing KDFA president, Neibou Sekhose said that they have shown the determination to shoulder the responsibility. He encouraged the team to give their best in promoting football and footballers in the state.

Sekhose, who is also the president of Nagaland Football Association (NFA), advised that leaders should be able to analyse the situation and stay neutral when issues arises. ‘People make mistakes unintentionally, but as leaders, they should make sure that unity is maintained at all cost’, he said.

He further advised them to ensure that neutrality among sportspersons is maintained at all times, especially when organising or participating in various football tournaments. In the pursuit to promote football and footballers in the district, he challenged the team to work on uniting players through the sport.

‘Kohima being the state capital, officials of the association have to plan things accordingly’, he said and urged them to stay humble and broadminded, while conducting activities and providing platforms for sportspersons.

He also suggested that football events be conducted keeping in mind a certain standard without compromising the welfare of young sportspersons. Sekhose went on to encourage KDFA to be a strong pillar for the NFA as the sports bodies strive to uplift sportspersons in the state.

Newly elected KDFA president, M Mathew Yhome, spoke on the need for a reformation of KDFA. He said that many people might criticise, but as leaders, one has to take it positively. He called upon his colleagues to do whatever they can to promote football and footballers in the state.

During the induction programme, Kevingutuo Sekhose, Head of Referees (HoR) for Nagaland, challenged the KDFA team to take the sport and the district to new heights. He also assured of the Referee community's co-operation towards KDFA.

The ceremony began with an invocation by Letuolie Pienyü, pastor CRC Pezielietsie and was chaired by Neidilhoutuo Sechü. The programme concluded with a note of gratitude by Roko Angami.

Headed by Mathew Yhome as president, the other members of KDFA include -- Roko Angami as senior vice-president, Neidilhoutuo Sechü as vice-president (Administration), Dzieseneituo Belho as vice-president (Planning), Dziesebeinuo Vizo as vice-president (Women), William Koso as general secretary, Metekhrielie Mejura as joint secretary (Administration), Azho Sophie as joint secretary (Planning), Medolenuo Loucü as press secretary, Khrielakuo Sekhose as treasurer, Zakietuolie Khrodi as technical director, Viliebeizo Liezietsu as director of referees and Pudil Tsükrü and Seyielhouvi Nagi as executive members.