Shillong, Oct 22: The Meghalaya team will play Chhattisgarh in their first match of the Sub-Junior Boys National Football Championship (Tier 2) on 26th October in Narainpur, Chhattisgarh.
Meghalaya and hosts Chhattisgarh have been drawn with Himachal Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh in Group C.
The 20-member squad plus support staff left for Narainpur yesterday, with senior Meghalaya Football Association officials holding a small send-off programme here to wish them well.
Only the top team from each of the four groups will progress to the semifinals, making every match a crucial one for the young Meghalaya boys who are eager to demonstrate their ability on the national stage and win honour for their state.
Dapmon Tariang has been appointed as coach, with Teibor Dohling the assistant coach, Kmenlang Shylla the manager and Elderson Warbah the physio.
Meghalaya squad:
Goalkeepers: Jordan Adam Kharkongor, Elvin Joe Kharsahnoh, Davidson Lyngdoh Marshillong
Defenders: Damebandon Mawkhroh, Darren Jason Nongpyiur, Ferdinand Kharkrang, Garetbarry Marbaniang, Raphael Aldrich Nongkhlaw, Ronald Vicky Star Wahlang, Marbiang Marwein
Midfielders: Iaishanborlang Khongjee, Kalmilus Marthong, Ksandor Rapsang, Lingson Janal, Macstar Nongkynrih, Manlongkhraw Wahlang, Pynsandame Kharbuli, Samuel Lambha Mawthoh
Forwards: Shiborlang Dkhar, Wanpyndapbor Nongsiej
Meghalaya’s Group C fixtures:
vs Chhattisgarh, 26th October, 3PM
vs Andhra Pradesh, 28th October, 8:30AM
vs Himachal Pradesh, 30th October, 8:30AM
(Meghalaya Football Association photo)