Nagaland Football Association awarded by All India Football Federation

AIFF officials with winners of various categories. AIFF

• KOHIMA/DIMAPUR — Following the successful debut of the Nagaland Super League (NSL), the Nagaland Football Association (NFA) was presented with the “Special Award for Member Association Launching New Projects” by the All India Football Federation (AIFF) on May 2 during the AIFF Annual Awards held in Bhubaneswar.
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• The award function was held in the Odisha capital on the eve of the Kalinga Super Cup 2025 final. The NFA shared the award with the Kerala Football Association.
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• Meanwhile, in a press statement, the NFA said that the award is a national recognition of the NFA’s bold strides in football development, with the launch and success of the NSL serving as the defining achievement.

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• “This award is not just a milestone for the NFA—it is a celebration of the entire Nagaland football family. From grassroots mentors to league officials, from passionate fans to young players chasing their dreams, this recognition belongs to every person who believes in the power of football to transform Nagaland,” it read.
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• It further stated that the award reaffirms the NFA’s shared mission—to build a sustainable, inclusive, and inspiring football future for Nagaland.
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• List of AIFF Annual Awards winners for 2024-25:
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• Men's Player of the Year: Subhasish Bose
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• Women's Player of the Year: Soumya Guguloth
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• Promising Men's Player of the Year: Brison Fernandes
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• Promising Women's Player of the Year: Toijam Thoibisana Chanu
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• Best Men's Goalkeeper: Vishal Kaith
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• Best Women's Goalkeeper: Elangbam Panthoi Chanu
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• Men's Coach of the Year: Khalid Jamil
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• Women's Coach of the Year: Sujata Kar
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• Male Referee of the Year: Venkatesh R
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• Male Assistant Referee of the Year: Vairamuthu P
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• Female Referee of the Year: Tekcham Ranjita Devi
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• Female Assistant Referee of the Year: Riiohlang Dhar
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• President's Special Honour for Coaching Excellence: Ranjan Chowdhury
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• Most Successful MA (Club Competitions): Indian Football Association
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• Most Successful MA (NFC Competitions): All Manipur Football Association and Indian Football Association
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• Best MA for Hosting Most AIFF Competitions: Assam Football Association, Indian Football Association, and Karnataka State Football Association
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• MA with Most Player Registrations (Men’s): Western India Football Association
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• MA with Most Player Registrations (Women’s): Western India Football Association
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• Special Award for MA Launching New Projects: Kerala Football Association and Nagaland Football Association
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• MA with Most Grassroots Activities: Western India Football Association
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• MA with Most Coaching Courses: Punjab Football Association
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• MA with Most Refereeing Courses: Kerala Football Association