Dimapur, Dec. 18 (EMN): The 11th edition of Saramati Soccer Championship was held from December 11 to the 16th at local ground, Pungro town on the theme, ‘believe it, achieve it’.
Altogether, 10 teams participated in the tournament. The Night Warriors, Pungro lifted the championship after defeating reigning champions Surayin FC 2-1.
The champions walked away with INR 60,000; and the runner-up, INR 30,000. The losing semi-finalists: Purenvong FC and UFC Salomi were also awarded INR 8000 each.
The final match on December 16 was dedicated to T Torechu, MLA representing 60 A/C who passed away in the early hours of the day, the organisers informed.