Nagaland: 43 teams to vie for NSF Martyrs Trophy title

The 24th NSF Martyrs Memorial Trophy 2024 in memory of Lt. Kekuojalie Sachii and Lt. Vikhozo Yhoshii, organised by Angami Students’ Union will began from September 14 to October 5 at Indira Gandhi Stadium Kohima under the theme “Goal for Peace” with 43 teams confirmed their participation, of which nine team from Manipur.

Fixture was drawn on Wednesday at ASU office, Kohima. Deputy CM, Y Patton will grace the inaugural ceremony on September 14 at 5 pm. The prize money for the champion has been enhanced to Rs. 3 lakhs while the runners-up will receive Rs. 1.80 lakh. Semi-finalists will get Rs. 40,000 each while quarter-finalists will receive Rs. 25, 000 each. Individual awards for best midfielder, custodian, defender and top scorer have been set at Rs. 10,000 each. Player of the tournament will be awarded with Rs. 50,000. Technical briefing will be held on Sep 12 at 2 pm at IG Stadium, Kohima.