Shillong, Dec 19: The Meghalaya Football Association (MFA) will honour past and present footballers, coaches and referees who have lifted the standing of the sport in the state over the years at an awards night on Monday.
The function will take place at the State Convention Centre at 6pm where 40 individuals, both men and women, will be recognised by the MFA for their huge contribution to the beautiful game.
The list of awardees is a veritable Who’s Who of Meghalaya football, blending those who have been pathbreakers along with those still building their careers. The players to be honoured have all played for India at junior or senior levels.
For their sterling efforts over the years, this recognition is a step to recognise the awardees and inspire the next generation of footballers in Meghalaya.
List of awardees: (L) Fullmoon Pyrtuh, Pele Lyngdoh, Wiwon Kurbah, Weilad Passah, Rocus Lamare, Marlangki Suting, Eugeneson Lyngdoh, Aiborlang Khongjee, Lekini Suting, Ailad Kharngapkynta, Poibiang Pohshna, Bevan Marbaniang, Larry Diengdoh, Samuel Shadap, (L) John Shadap, Berland Syngkon, Romeo Suklein, Chanmitre Thma, Kyntiew Shaphrang Kharluki, Enestar Malngiang, Shaiborlang Kharpan, Rupert Nongrum, Pynkhrawbok Kurbah, Aenam Graffenberg Jyrwa, Banlam Nongkynrih, Aiborlang Thangmaw, Ricky John Shabong, Lionel Daryl Rymmei, Halen Nongtdu, Samuel Lyngdoh Kynshi, Bonifilia Shullai, Alisha Lyngdoh, Fragrancy Riwan, Ribansi Jamu, Manbhakupar Malngiang, Banlamkupar Rynjah, Ribahunshisha Kharshiing, Ronney Wilson Kharbudon, Hering Shangpliang, Riiohlang Dhar
