A1 Tsungiki beat Friends Club Wokha Village 2-1 to lift the 11th Lotha Football Championship, organised by Wokha District Football Association played at local ground, Wokha on 10th February 2022.

The closing ceremony of the championship was graced by Y.M. Humtsoe, NCS (Retd) Vice President NDPP, as the special guest. Addressing the crowd, Humtsoe encouraged the players to be dedicated and give their best to perform well in higher arenas as the game can open up many opportunities.

Yiben and Senlo Kent scored for A1 Tsungiki while the lone goal for Friends Club Wokha Village was scored by Aloumai. Benrithung of A1 Tsungiki was adjudged the player of the tournament, best goalkeeper was bagged by Mhao Kikon of A1 Tsungiki, Thomas (Friends Club) got the best defender, best midfielder-Zuben (NRSA), Lirhonthung (Friends club) Highest Scorer, while the best Discipline team was awarded to Tsumang Young Stars. Cash, trophy and certificates were awarded to all the individuals.

The champions walked away with a cash award of Rs. 120,000/- (one lakh twenty thousand) along with medals, trophy and certificates, Runner-up of the tournament received medals, certificates, trophy and a cash award of Rs, 60,000/- (sixty thousand). The semi-finalists, Longsa SA and NRSA, also received a cash prize of Rs. 15,000/- (fifteen thousand) each.

(Zubenthung, IA Wokha)