Saturday, December 8, 2007

Manchester United Premier Cup

Silchar Academy to represent Assam:

Hailakandi, Dec 7: A 16-member team from the Silchar Football Academy will represent Assam in the qualifying rounds of the under-15 Manchester United Premier Cup, to be held in Chandigarh from December 12 to 17.

The team left for Chandigarh yesterday after a function where officials of the academy handed over tracksuits, boots and equipment to the players. Silchar DSA president Badal Dey, secretary Babul Hore, academy president Ashish Gupta and vice-president Jayanta Kumar Ghosh attended the function. The Silchar District Sports Association has extended financial support to the players.

Another zonal qualifying round will be held in Chennai. The main qualifying round matches will be held in Goa from January 15 between the top teams of both the qualifying zonal meets.

The winner will play in the Asian qualifying round, the winners of which will play in the Manchester United Premier Cup in England.

The team: James Rongmei (GK), Lalditum Hmar, Hemen Singha, Mamate Gangmei, Paikhuna Kabui, Hrulairong Rongmei, Gaicham Remei, Gailing Rongmei, Ronny Rongmei, Santi Kumar Singha, Moses Rongmei, Pouchun Rongmei, Languang Kamei

Coach: Subir Dey; Assistant Coach: Joy Kumar Singha; Manager: Rajkumar Singha

Posted on: The Telegraph

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