Nagaland Football Association holds special meeting to discuss NSL 2026, grassroots development and AIFF compliance.
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DIMAPUR — The Nagaland Football Association (NFA) held a special general body meeting at the conference hall of the NFA office, Merhulietsa Colony, Kohima, on Saturday.
The meeting was attended by representatives of 14 member district football associations and was chaired by NFA President K Neibou Sekhose, according to a press release.
During the meeting, the president presented detailed reports on the Nagaland Super League (NSL), the 24th Dr. T Ao Inter-District Football Championship, the National Futsal Championship, and the selection of two players from the state champion, Aphuyemi FC, for the National Futsal Team camp.
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He also reported on the recently concluded Dr. T Ao Junior Girls National Football Championship 2025-26 (Tier II).
Sekhose urged all affiliated district football associations to strictly adhere to the rules and regulations governing the association as mandated by the All India Football Federation (AIFF) Constitution and to prepare for the upcoming changes.
He stressed the need to promote grassroots football across the state, with a focus on training junior teams, upgrading coaching standards, and improving the quality of referees. Special attention was paid to the development of junior girls' and women's football as well as to the implementation of CRS/CMS in the state.
The meeting discussed plans to begin the 2nd edition of the NSL in the early part of next year.
Sekhose announced that the association has decided to introduce the NFA Awards from next year to recognise contributions to football development in the state.
The meeting also featured approval for the constitution of several working committees. The meeting also marked the inauguration of the NFA office by NFA officials and the appointment of important office functionaries.