New Market FC, Kohima, has won the NSF Martyrs’ Memorial Trophy 2022 by defeating Ura Uvie FC, Kohima 2-0.
This is the second major trophy for New Market FC, one of the oldest football clubs of Kohima. Earlier this year, the team had won the Kohima Super Cup 2022 trophy organised by Kohima Town Club at IG Stadium, Kohima.
Despite the stormy conditions on Monday, the final match was played as per schedule, beginning at 5:30pm.
New Market FC scored one goal in each half of the match to clinch the trophy. The first goal was scored by Neisede Peseyie (jersey no 6) in the 21st minute.
The second goal for New Market FC was scored by Yhunshalo Kemp (jersey no 9) in the 83rd minute.
Chief Minister of Nagaland Neiphiu Rio along with a host of dignitaries reached the stadium to grace the finals.
A great pleasure to attend the grand finale of the 22nd NSF Martyrs’ Memorial Trophy. My best wishes for future endeavours to all, and I hope they will continue to strive for excellence in the discipline they have displayed a great deal of promise. pic.twitter.com/V6RAhpCjmb
— Neiphiu Rio (@Neiphiu_Rio) October 24, 2022
The champion New Market FC won a prize money of Rs 2,00,000 while 1st Runner Up Ura Uvie pocketed Rs 1,20,000.
The losing semi-finalists, FIFA FC and Shillong Lajong FC, each received Rs 30,000.
New Market FC, Kohima, champion of NSF Martyrs’ Memorial Trophy 2022.
Rhitsho Mero of New Market FC was adjudged Player of the Tournament and received a two-wheeler.
By scoring 23 goals in the tournament, Rhitsho Mero also won the award for highest goal scorer in the tournament and pocketed Rs 10,000.
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New Market football team was founded in 1977 by New Market Youth Organisation (NMYO), the oldest colony youth organization in Kohima town.
