Meghalaya Football Team to participate in the Santosh Trophy Final round.

Syllad | The Rising MeghalayaApril 3, 2019

SHILLONG: The Meghalaya football team will leave for Ludhiana, Punjab, to take part in the Santosh Trophy final round, which will begin on April 8.

Meghalaya Football team were top of Group A after defeating Tripura and Mizoram in the  North East qualifiers and  therefore qualified for the Santosh trophy final round.

Shri. Khlain Pyrkhat Syiemlieh is the head coach of the team along with Dious Lapasam as the assistant Coach for the said tournament.

Before the team departs, Meghalaya Football Association Senior Cell Committee Member L Darlong encouraging the players to “grab their opportunity as the Santosh Trophy now is open to all – anyone can win. You must grab your opportunity and give your best because a second chance won’t come”.

Meghalaya have been drawn with Odisha, Goa, Delhi and the five times Champion Services in Group A of the final round. Meghalaya will first play Delhi on April 8, followed by Odisha (April 10), Services (April 14) and Goa (April 16).  While Assam, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Punjab and Sikkim are in Group B. Top two teams from the groups will play in the Semi final.

Meghalaya squad: Kenio Lyngkhoi, Brolington Warlarpih, Mediphrangki Pohleng, Batskhem Tariang, Donborlang Nongkynrih, Raikutshisha Buam, Donlad Diengdoh, Ebormi Buam, Kynsaibor Lhuid, Niawkorlang Kyndiah, Skhemthik Salahe, Samuel Shadap, Ronaldkydon Lyngdoh Nonglait, Banpynkhrawnam Nongkhlaw, Damonlang Pathaw, Wanlamsuk Nongkhlaw, Frolicson Dkhar, Figo Syndai, Atlanson Kharmaw, Enestar Malngiang

Officials: Khlain Pyrkhat Syiemlieh (head coach), Dious Lapasam (assistant coach), Matheus Khyriem (manager), Sandarson Kharbyngar (physio)