DIMAPUR, NOV 9 (NPN): Nagaland is set to create a landmark moment in its sporting history as the state prepares to host its first-ever Indian Football League (IFL) match at the Chümoukedima Football Stadium on November 14.
The historic fixture will see Nagaland United Sports Club (NUSC) take on Gokulam Kerala FC in the club’s first home match of the IFL season. The match is scheduled to kick off at 6:30 p.m.
The event marks a significant milestone for football in Nagaland, bringing national-level professional league football to the state for the first time. The match is expected to provide local fans and aspiring footballers an opportunity to witness top-level competition on home soil.
Nagaland United SC, the first club from Nagaland to compete in the Indian Football League, enters the fixture after making an impressive debut in the competition with a 3-1 victory over Real Kashmir FC on October 30. The club will now look to continue its momentum in front of its home supporters against the Kerala-based side.
Beyond the sporting contest, the match is being viewed as an important occasion for the state’s football community, offering supporters a chance to be part of a new chapter in Nagaland’s football journey.
The club has called on football enthusiasts from across the state to turn out in large numbers and support the team as it hosts its maiden IFL match.
Tickets for the historic encounter are available online at www.ahibi.in. The match is expected to be a memorable occasion for football fans across Nagaland as the state welcomes Indian Football League action for the first time.
Tuesday, November 10, 2026