DIMAPUR, OCTOBER 10 (MExN): The opening match of the 26th Loyem Memorial Trophy saw Sangzi FC beating Pisgah United FC 4-1.
The first goal of the tournament came through the boots of Johnny in the ninth minute of the first half. Johnny went on to add another goal in the 53rd minute; and the remaining goals were scored by Benjamin and Likokmong. A consolation goal for Pisgah United was scored by Menya.
Earlier in the opening ceremony special guest, Alemtemshi IAS Rtd, CEO, Investment and Development Authority of Nagaland began his speech by reminiscing his schooling days, 48 years ago in GHSS Tuensang. Comparing the improvement in the Loyem Memorial Ground, he congratulated the CCSU and the Organizing Committee for its achievement.
“The CCSU and the Organising Committee with no help from the government generating funds more than 23 Lakhs is an achievement,” he added.
He finished his speech by giving assurance to help in getting finance to make the ground a standard stadium.
