Kidima Farmers United and KPMT Medziphema record victories in Saturday's matches of the 26th NSF Martyrs' Memorial Trophy in Kohima.
KOHIMA — Kidima Farmers United (KFU) and KPMT Medziphema emerged as the winners in Saturday's matches of the ongoing NSF Martyrs' Memorial Trophy 2026 at Indira Gandhi Stadium, Kohima.
Kidima Farmers United played Mez & Co in the first match on Saturday, which ended 4-0 in favour of KFU.
Chinakho A, Vikuto Tase, Lohrü Kaisii and Mhasivoto Rote scored the four goals of the match. The Player of the Match was awarded to Kaisii, with Vimeyiekho Vitso, Vice President of the Naga Students' Federation (NSF), presenting the award.
In the second match of the day, KPMT Medziphema defeated United Brother's FC 24-0.
Lunmingou contributed the highest number of goals in the tournament so far, scoring 13 in a single match. Seirlalden scored four goals for KPMT Medziphema, while Seiminlun netted three goals, bringing the score to 20. Mangku and Kankhosat scored two goals each, bringing the final score to 24 goals.
Vimetsino Yakhro, Secretary of Education, Angami Students' Union, handed the Player of the Match award to Lunmingou of KPMT Medziphema.
Organised by the Angami Students' Union and Naga Students' Federation, a total of 22 teams are participating in the 26th edition of the tournament on the theme 'Goal for Peace'.
The tournament is held in honour of late Kekuojalie Sachü and late Vizokho Yhoshü, who were killed on March 20, 1986, during a peaceful protest organised by NSF.