Meghalaya football team leaves for Santosh Trophy in Ludhiana

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Shillong: The Meghalaya football team for the Santosh Trophy left for Ludhiana to take part in the Santosh Trophy final round, which will begin on April 8.

Meghalaya reached the final round after topping Group A of the North East qualifiers by defeating Tripura and Mizoram in February.

The Meghalaya team will once again be led by experienced coach Khlain Pyrkhat Syiemlieh.

Meghalaya have been drawn with Odisha, Goa, Delhi and the Services in Group A of the final round. Meghalaya will first play Delhi on April 8, followed by Odisha (April 10), Services (April 14) and Goa (April 16).

Services are five-time champions, having last won the national football championship in 2015-16. Goa are also multiple champions, but have not lifted the trophy since 2008-09, though they were runners-up in 2016-17. In Group B are Assam, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Punjab and Sikkim. The top two teams from each group will progress to the semifinals.

Meghalaya squad: Kenio Lyngkhoi, Brolington Warlarpih, Mediphrangki Pohleng, Batskhem Tariang, Donborlang Nongkynrih, Raikutshisha Buam, Donlad Diengdoh, Ebormi Buam, Kynsaibor Lhuid, Niawkorlang Kyndiah, Skhemthik Salahe, Samuel Shadap, Ronaldkydon Lyngdoh Nonglait, Banpynkhrawnam Nongkhlaw, Damonlang Pathaw, Wanlamsuk Nongkhlaw, Frolicson Dkhar, Figo Syndai, Atlanson Kharmaw, Enestar Malngiang Officials: Khlain Pyrkhat Syiemlieh (head coach), Dious Lapasam (assistant coach), Matheus Khyriem (manager), Sandarson Kharbyngar (physio).

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