Shillong, Nov 15: The Meghalaya boys’ football team will depart for the final round of the Sub-Junior National Football Championship on Sunday.
Meghalaya came through the North East qualifiers in September by defeating Assam 3-0 and Mizoram 1-0 in their respective group and will now head to Kalyani, West Bengal, for the final round.
The 20-member squad will be led by coach Jefferey Warlarpih and manager B Khyriem.
Meghalaya have been drawn in Group A, along with Odisha, Goa, Kerala and Punjab. They will play their first match on 20th November against Kerala. The top two teams from each group will progress to the semifinals.
Meghalaya squad: Ribankyrshan Rympei, Bapynsuklang Mawlong, Ribanshan Marpna, Bhaboklang Kharkongor, Teibok Nongrum, Iaikyrmenskhem Shynret, Willbeson Jaba, Wanpyrkhat Iawphniaw, Phibanroi Rynjah, Samlang Rympei, Colinsalmon Lyngdoh, Wanboklang Wahlang, Jony Bakordor Nongkhlaw, Khrawboklang Mawlong, Baniatyllilang Mawkhiew, Wallambok Shangpliang, Clifford Lytan, Samchaphrang Lato, Daminot Wahlang, Berith Nongbri
Meghalaya fixtures:
vs Kerala, 20th November
vs Goa, 24th November
vs Punjab, 26th November
vs Odisha, 28th November
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