Shillong, Oct 22: Jakrem will go into the Indian Women’s League 2 first round with a well-rounded team comprising many of the top names in Meghalaya women’s football.
South West Khasi Hills-based Jakrem have been slotted in Group C with All India Football Federation’s TDS Academy, Kemp FC and Mumbai Knights FC. Their matches will take place at the SSA Stadium here from 25th October.
The four group winners and two best second-placed teams will progress to the final round, which will begin in November.
Jakrem, which won the inaugural Meghalaya Women’s State League last year, will be coached by Janbor Marbaniang, who will have Haphilabet Kharkongor assisting him.
All the players have been drawn from Meghalaya alone. Several have been drafted in from other clubs, though many were with Jakrem when they won the MWSL, such as goalkeeper Priyanka Latam and forward Iaphisha Marbaniang; it was the latter who scored the winning goal in the final.
Jakrem squad:
Goalkeepers – Priyanka Latam, Banrisha Wahlang, Ionaris Khongsit
Defenders – Judith Kharmuti, Saphapaiya Lyngdoh, Sukrilin L Marshillong, Kynroh Baskhem Shylla, Darishisha Kharlyngdoh, Saralin Warlarpih, Ibashembha Khongsit, Lishafulda Khongsit, Naphishisha Kharkongor, Baiahunshisha Nongbri, Ibadarihun Nongsiej
Midfielders – Cathrene Kharkongor, Ideibanrisha Kharpan, Wanrihun Kharnaior, Evamery Myrthong, Ibakordor Wahlang, Ba I Nangsan Langbnang, Bahunlang Synrem, Blessiful Thongni, Saviinity Jyndiang, Rimika Khongkai
Forwards – Iaphisha Marbaniang, Thianglin Kharnaior, Marbarin Nongrum, Makrisha Songthiang, Eiladki Ksoo
Support staff – Janbor Marbaniang (Head Coach), Haphilabet Kharkongor (Asst Coach), Ibashisha Khongwet (Manager), Diangtihun Kharkongor (Physio), Arkibor Mylliemumlong (Kit Manager), Manbha Wahlang (Team Official)
(Photo contributed)
