Meghalaya set to compete in Senior Women’s National Football Championship 2025-26

Syllad | The Rising MeghalayaSeptember 3, 2025

The Meghalaya team departed for West Bengal on September 3 to take part in the Senior Women’s National Football Championship 2025-26.

Placed in Group D, Meghalaya will face Railways, Sikkim, and hosts West Bengal. The 20-member squad, selected by the Meghalaya Football Association, blends experienced players with promising newcomers.

Goalkeeper Ribansi Jamu, recently part of India’s AFC U-20 Women’s Asian Cup squad, makes a notable inclusion, bringing international exposure despite limited game time. Seasoned players like Makrisha Songthiang and Nisilia Majaw, along with young talents Eiladki Ksoo and Inrilaidor Khongthaw, strengthen the team.

Meghalaya’s group-stage fixtures:

• vs West Bengal – September 6
• vs Sikkim – September 8
• vs Railways – September 10

Meghalaya Squad: Ribansi Jamu, Banrisha Wahlang, Darishisha Kharlyngdoh, Saralin Warlarpih, Judith Kharmuti, Baiahunshisha L Nongbri, Ibadarihun Nongsiej, Badarishisha Kharumnuid, Bahunlang Synrem, Ibakordor Wahlang, Makrisha Songthiang, Cathrine Kharkongor, Marbarin Nongrum, Nisilia Majaw, Inrilaidor Khongthaw, Iaphisha Marbaniang, Eiladki Ksoo, Ribahunshisha Kharshiing, Iaraplang Nongrum, Ibashembha Khongsit.

Support Staff: Kitboklang Kharkongor (Head Coach), Haphilabet Kharkongor (Assistant Coach), Ibashisha Khongwet (Manager), Monaliza Don (Physio).