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KOHIMA, DECEMBER 18
The 4-day football event of Zasinihu Memorial Trophy organized by Western Angami Students’ Union concluded on December 17 with Lanusenla Longkumer, SDO (Civil) Sechii Zubza, as guest of honour of the closing ceremony held at Kezieke Ground Khonoma village.
Zasinihu Memorial Trophy is an acclaimed football tournament of Western Angami Region played biennially under the aegis of Western Angami Students’ Union in tribute and remembrance of Late Zasinihu (Ahu) Zinyii, the first President of Naga Students’ Federation. Altogether, 19 teams from different Western Angami villages participated in the tournament held from December 14-17, played with the theme “Goal Defined”.
Earlier, Dr Joyce Angami Executive Director CABA and Kepelhoutuo Chiisi President, Western Angami Gazetted Officers Krotho (WAGOK) inaugurated the tournament on December 14 & 15 as chief guest and Match Patron respectively.
In a press release, WASU President Kevisetuo Rhitso and Organizing Committee Convenor Sedevito Meyase acknowledged all the well wishers, sponsors and Khonoma Students’ Union (Host Unit) for the successful conduct of the tournament.
RESULTS
Champion: Pheonix FC Jotsoma
Runners-up: Sechii Zubza Students’ Union
Semi Finalists: Khwiino United Khonoma & Kiruphema Students’ Union
Best Goal Keeper: Kevingusa Sano, Pheonix FC Jotsoma
Best Defender: Viketoukho Miasalhou, Sechii Zubza Students’ Union
Best Midfielder: Thejaselhou Punyii, Khonoma Students’ Union
Best Striker: Mesevito Terhiija, Khwiino United Khonoma
Highest Scorer: Nuneneilie Medoze, Pheonix FC Jotsoma
Player of the tournament: Menosieto Sano, Pheonix FC Jotsoma
