Shillong, May 5: The Meghalaya team that is taking part in the inaugural U-20 Men’s National Football Championship, an All India Football Federation tournament, will leave Shillong for Narainpur, Chhattisgarh on Tuesday.
A send-off by the Meghalaya Football Association was held for the 18-member squad and three officials – led by the state’s hugely successful youth coach Jeffrey Warlarpih – here yesterday.
The championship, named after Swami Vivekananda, began in April. It is being held in stages so as to accommodate all the teams in the one venue. A total of 32 states are participating in the championship, the final of which will be played on 22nd May.
Meghalaya have been slotted in Group F with Rajasthan, Mizoram and Maharashtra. The winners of this group will take on the top team from Group G in the fourth quarterfinal on 18th May.
Meghalaya squad:
Babitlang Wahlang, Meshan Banjop Sumer, Mebanaibok Kharbudnah, Firstbornroy Khongsit, Ronald Kharkongor, Nickyboy Swer, Wanboklang Wahlang, Hubert J Lyngdoh, Shimpor Lyngwar, Da-o-hi-paia Rymbai, Chibaitki Pamthied, Wanshuwadame Diengdoh, Samlang Rympei, Freedy Jyrwa, Khainkupar Iawphniaw, Willbeson Jaba, Iashanbok Buhphang, Richie Kharbani
Meghalaya officials:
Jeffrey Warlarpih, Damehi Kyndiah, Baiainehlang Bareh
Meghalaya fixtures:
vs Mizoram, 12th May, 3:30PM
vs Rajasthan, 14th May, 3:30PM
vs Maharashtra, 16th May, 3:30PM
(Meghalaya Football Association photo)
