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.
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.
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.
“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.
It further stated that the award reaffirms the NFA’s shared
mission—to build a sustainable, inclusive, and inspiring football future for
Nagaland.