Exhibition match to be played between FPAI and Mizoram FA to support flood relief funds

TO SUPPORT THE CAUSE OF RELIEF efforts for the flood victims in the state of Mizoram, the Football Players Association of India (FPAI) will be playing an exhibition match for charity.

The match will be played between FPAI Eleven and a Mizoram Eleven and it is jointly organised by the Football Players Association of India (FPAI) and the Mizoram Football Association.

Former FPAI president Baichung Bhutia said,

“We are aware of the recent tragedies in Mizoram. The FPAI might not have ample funds but we want to help in any way we can. We want to hand all the proceeds from this event to the state government, and we may have the FPAI Awards on the field if we have to.”

MFA honorary secretary Lalghinglova Hmar,

“Although this event is jointly organised by the FPAI and the MFA, this match is solely for the FPAI. They have made the decision to donate all the proceeds to the victims of recent tragedies in Mizoram. The MFA wholeheartedly supports this decision and is very pleased that the best players in the country will visit our state and play against the best players of our state,”

The FPAI and Mizoram Eleven match will take place on Saturday, July 1, at the Rajiv Gandhi Stadium in Aizawl. 

The Mizoram Football Association has also made the final selection for players who will represent the Mizoram Eleven. Six players from the Mizoram Santosh Trophy 2017 team will join up with players from I-League and Indian Super League clubs. However, the eight Mizo youngsters called up for the Indian Under-22 team will not be able to take part in this exhibition match.

MIZORAM XI

Goalkeepers
Lalthuammawia (Bengaluru FC), Lalmuanawma (Chanmari FC)

Defenders
Zohmingliana (Aizawl FC), Robert Lalthlamuana (East Bengal Club), Sena Ralte (Bengaluru FC), Lalrinchhana Tochhawng (Chanmari FC), Lalrinzuala Khiangte (Aizawl FC), Lalchhuanmawia, ONGC (Mumbai), Lalhmunmawia (Mizoram Police FC)

Midfielders
Shylo Malsawmtluanga (Southern Samity), Lalrindika Ralte (East Bengal Club), R. Laldanmawia (Aizawl FC), Malsawmzuala (Bengaluru FC), Lalrinchhana (Chanmari FC), Lalfakzuala (Mizoram Police FC), Brandon V.L. Remdika (Aizawl FC)

Forwards
Jeje Lalpekhlua (Mohun Bagan AC), Samuel Lalmuanpuia (Shillong Lajong FC), F Lalrinpuia (Mizoram Police FC), William Lalnunfela (Aizawl FC)

Officials
Danny Lalduhawma (Coach), Samson Ramengmawia (Assistant Coach), R. Lalramzauva (Manager), R.K. Rozidinga (Assistant Manager), Abhisag Vantluangpuii (Physio)

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