Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, March 14:
With the backing of home fans certain to lift the game of the host team Manipur by a notch or two stage is set for the kick off of the second edition of Dr T Ao Doners Football Tournament at Mapal Kangjeibung from tomorrow.
As the chief guest Governor Arvind Dave will inaugurate the opening programme of the tournament jointly organized by sports Authority of India - NERC, All India Football Federation and Manipur Govt.In all ten teams from the North Eastern region and SAI centres have confirmed participation at the tournament to be played on league round basis in the opening stage comprising of five teams each.
SAI would compete as Red and Blue teams.
Assam is the reigning champion Two top teams selected from the league stage would face off in the knockout basis second round with hosts Manipur scheduled to take on Arunachal Pradesh in the inaugural match of the competition tomorrow at 1 pm.