The 24th NSF Martyrs’ Memorial Trophy 2024 (Lt. Kekuojalie Sachü and Lt. Vikhozo Yhoshü), organised by Angami Students’ Union (ASU), will commence from 14th September at Indira Gandhi Stadium, Kohima under the theme “Goal for Peace”.

The organisers informed today that 43 teams have confirmed their participation, of which nine teams will be coming from Manipur.

On14th September, the ASU will hold laying of wreaths and hoisting of flag at NSF Martyrs’ Park Kohima at 8:00 am.

Later in the evening, the inaugural ceremony of the 24th NSF Martyrs’ Memorial Trophy will be graced by Nagaland’s Deputy Chief Minister, Yanthungo Pattton. Also at the programme, Naga Students’ Federation (NSF) President Medovi Rhi will share solidarity message while welcome address will be delivered by ASU President Khriesamhalie David Mere.

The inaugural programme will be chaired by organizing committee convenor Vizokho Zashümo while ASU Games & Sports Secretary, Metebo-o Sote, will administer oath to the participating teams.

The organisers also informed that the curtain raiser from 4:00 pm will feature various artists like Vetho, Moko, Mengu, Guru Gee, Tutu, Litsuku, Vidi & Vivo and 15th NAP (IR) Mahila Band.

The prize money for the champion has been enhanced to ₹ 3 lakh while the runner- up will receive ₹ 1.80 lakh. Semi finalists get ₹ 40,000 each while quarter-finalists will receive ₹ 25,000 each.

Individual awards for Best Midfielder, Custodian, Defender and Top Scorer have been set at ₹ 10,000 each. Player of the Tournament will be awarded with ₹ 50,000.

The Fixture draw for the 24th NSF Martyrs’ Memorial Trophy 2024 was done today at ASU office, Kohima. The Tournament will go on till 5th October.