SHILLONG: Shillong is set to create history in the world of football, as it prepares to host not one, but two major international football matches at the renowned Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in March.
Originally, it had been announced that Shillong would host an AFC Asian Cup qualifying match between India and Bangladesh on March 25. However, in a thrilling update, it has now been confirmed that another match, between India and the Maldives, will take place just a few days earlier, either on March 19 or 20.
The exciting news was shared by Hamletson Dohling, the president of the Meghalaya Football Association (MFA), who confirmed that the All India Football Federation (AIFF) had formally proposed the idea for both matches. AIFF president Kalyan Chaubey had presented the proposal, which has already secured approval from the Meghalaya government.
In a further update, Dohling revealed that officials from the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) are scheduled to visit Shillong on January 20 to inspect the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium. Their inspection will determine whether the stadium meets international standards, and once the AFC gives its official approval, Shillong will be officially confirmed as the venue for both of these exciting international fixtures.
The two upcoming matches will not only showcase the talent of the national teams but also provide an invaluable platform for the city’s football culture to shine on a global stage.
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