DIMAPUR, NOV 13 (NPN): Kerala Samajam Dimapur accorded a warm reception to the players, management team and technical staff of Gokulam Kerala Football Club at its office complex in Midland, Dimapur, on Friday.
Gokulam Kerala FC is currently in Dimapur for its upcoming Indian Football League (IFL), erstwhile I-League match against Nagaland United Club, scheduled to be played at the Chümoukedima Football Stadium on November 14.
Delivering the welcome address, Kerala Samajam Dimapur vice president Reji Abraham highlighted the rich footballing culture and passion for the game shared by Kerala and Nagaland. He also recalled the legendary Nagaland footballer Dr. T. Ao, who captained the Indian football team at the 1948 London Olympics.
Extending his best wishes to the team, Abraham expressed hope for its success in the upcoming matches of the I-League tournament.
As a gesture of warmth and appreciation, all players, members of the management team and technical staff were felicitated with traditional Naga stoles.
