President, Nagaland United Sports Club, John Longkumer, Chairman IDAN & Advisor to Chief Minister, Nagaland, Abu Metha and General Secretary, Nagaland United Sports Club, Lhouvi Punyu briefed media personnel on the upcoming Indian Football League at Niathu Resort, Chümoukedima on 22nd October 2026.

Addressing the media, Chairman, IDAN and Adviser to the Chief Minister of Nagaland, Abu Metha, expressed happiness over Nagaland United Sports Club’s participation in the Indian Football League (IFL) for the first time. The league is scheduled to kick off on 30th October 2026, in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, with NUSC set to face Real Kashmir FC in the opening match.

He informed that the tournament will be played all over India across different cities including Chümoukedima, Nagaland. Metha opined that NUSC is an institution and movement not only in Nagaland, but also encompasses to all the north-eastern states, and beyond. He emphasized that sports unite nations and brings young and old, while nurturing and encouraging the young and talented people within the ambit of sporting world.

He mentioned that Nagaland United Sports Club completed the acquisition of Aizawl FC’s Indian Football League (IFL) sporting rights, with the agreement recognised by the All India Football Federation (AIFF), paving the way for NUSC to represent Nagaland in the national league.

Prominent sporting clubs including Dempo and Bengaluru Football Club Mohammedan SC, endowed with decades of history and rich legacy, will come to Nagaland during this League. Nagaland United Sports Club will be playing all of their home fixtures at the Chümoukedima Football Stadium.

Lastly, he thanked the Chief Minister of Nagaland, Dr. Neiphiu Rio, who is also a founding member, for his continued support, guidance and assistance.

(DPRO & IA Chümoukedima)