Shillong, Sep 11: The Meghalaya Football Association today revealed the names of its 20-member squad that will take part in the Dr Talimeren Ao National Football Championship for Junior Girls (Tier 2) 2026-27.
The team was given a warm send-off at the MFA Ground here today, with senior MFA officials, led by Vice-President Cliff Nongrum, present.
The team will be coached by Haphi Kharkongor and will play their matches in Narainpur, Chhattisgarh, which will be the host venue for all Tier 2 fixtures.
Meghalaya have been drawn in Group C with Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab and Nagaland. Their first match will be against J&K on 18 September.
Tier 2 consists of 18 teams split into two groups of five and two groups of four. The group winners will progress to the semifinals and the two finalists will be promoted to Tier 1 next season.
Meghalaya squad: Dawansaphi Snaitang, Ripaia Phawa, Paleimon L Lyngkhoi, Daficare Lyngkhoi, Nishalin Nongrum, Venecle Kharmusulman, Vanessa Phiba Mawthoh, Bandabetshisha Nongrum, Saralang Lapang, Peacefully Pohplet, Deiphiwansara Lyngkhoi, Jenisha Rani, Marbahun Syiemlieh, Jesica Thongni, Queenilia Kharnaior, Laiahunlang Nongrang, Bansara Rynshiang, Saphidabet Kharmalki, Linsa Manbha Kharpran, Bakhamkor Mawlong
Support staff: Haphi Kharkongor (head coach), Mickyson Rani (assistant coach), Loyalty L Phanrang (manager), Monaliza Don (physio)
