Players in action during the match between Head Hunters FC and Phek Town FC at the Indira Gandhi Stadium, Kohima on November 5.
Our Correspondent
Kohima | November 5
Satakha FC and Head Hunters FC entered the semi finals of the ongoing 10th edition of the Captain N Kenguruse, Maha Vir Chakra (MVC) Memorial Football Tournament 2026 at the Indira Gandhi Stadium, Kohima on November 5.
Satakha FC -1, Kohima X1- 0
Satakha FC booked their place in the semi-finals with a hard-fought 1–0 victory over Kohima X1 in the first quarter-final encounter.
The match saw both sides battle for control, with neither team managing to break the deadlock in the first half.
The decisive moment came in the 61st minute when Pulovi found the back of the net, giving Satakha FC the crucial lead.
Despite the pressure in the closing stages, Satakha FC maintained their advantage until the final whistle, sealing a narrow but important victory.
Head Hunters FC-6, Phek Town FC-1
Head Hunters FC delivered an emphatic performance, defeating Phek Town FC6–1in the second quarter-final encounter to secure their place in the semi-finals.
Head Hunters FC got off to a flying start, with Kunuzo opening the scoring in the 4th minute to give his side an early advantage.
The first half ended with Head Hunters FC holding a narrow 1–0 lead.
The second half saw Head Hunters FC step up their attacking game as Molutsupong doubled the lead in the 50th minute.
Three minutes later, Thanglenhao converted a penalty in the 53rd minute to make it 3–0. Thanglenhao continued his impressive performance, scoring again in the 78th minute to extend the lead.
Phek Town FC responded through Nuchi, who found the net in the 82nd minute, putting his side on the scoresheet.
However, Head Hunters FC quickly restored their dominance, with Thanglenmang scoring in the 84th minute, followed by Thanglenhao completing his hat-trick in the 86th minute to seal a convincing 6–1 victory.
Thanglenhao with total of 11 goals stands as the highest goal scorer so far of the tournament.
NOVEMBER 6 MATCHES
3rd Quarter-Final (1:00 PM)
G Sports FC vs Medziphema Football Academy
4th Quarter-Final (5:00 PM)
Peren District FC vs Ntangki FC
