The Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party (NDPP) has lauded the initiatives taken to establish the Nagaland Super League (NSL) which was successfully launched on January 28 2025 by the Chief Minister, Neiphiu Rio. “The vision of the Hon’ble Chief Minister to create an opportunity to promote the football talents of the State and generate avenues for them to compete with the rest of the country and even globally has finally been achieved! The NDPP congratulates and thanks the Hon’ble Chief Minister for his vision and his active involvement in making this a reality,” stated a press release by the NDPP Media & Communication Committee.

The NDPP also congratulated the organizers of the NSL – the Nagaland Football Association, the Nagaland Olympic Association and the Government of Nagaland, department of Youth Resources & Sports for taking forward the dreams and aspirations of all football enthusiasts and talents in the State. The Party wished the organizers the best as they strive to make NSL shine and grow to be at par with other football league both nationally and internationally.

“The constant support of the Investment & Development Authority (IDAN) led by the Chairman, Mr. Abu Metha is also highly appreciated and applauded since it was the efforts of the IDAN that enabled and helped in bringing in investors, corporate support and sponsorship in sports and youth activities of which the NSL is one. This speaks volumes of the visions and endeavors of the Peoples Democratic Alliance (PDA) government in ensuring all round growth and development of the State, not just through infrastructure and other developmental activities but also the promotion of sports and youth related activities which will help in expanding employment opportunities,” added the Party.

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The NDPP also acknowledged the recognition of the NSL by the All India Football Federation (AIFF) which is now an official event of the AIFF. The presence of the President of the AIFF at the inauguration Itself speaks magnitudes of the potential the League has as it grows and develops, mentioned the party.

Considering the NSL as one the biggest professional sporting league in the North-East, the NDPP expressed confidence that the event will grow in the years to come, attracting players as well as talent scouts both from India and outside.

“The NDPP also congratulates all the clubs and franchises for coming forward and joining the League. Without them the NSL would not have taken off as it has done and all of them need to be appreciated. The NDPP wishes the NSL – Organizers, Clubs, Players, Franchises and the Sponsors all the very best as they continue to help build and promote football in Nagaland,” it added.