The Nagaland U-20 team secures emphatic 4–0 victory

Over Bengaluru FC Young Blues Elite team at IIS Football ground

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VIJAYANAGAR, TORANAGALLU, June 28, 2025: The Nagaland U-20 football team delivered a dominant performance Saturday morning in a friendly match against the Bengaluru FC Young Blues Elite team at the Inspire Institute of Sport (IIS) Football Ground. The match was held as part of the ongoing visit of Nagaland Chief Minister Dr Neiphiu Rio and his delegation to Vijayanagar.

The Chief Minister, accompanied by senior dignitaries from Nagaland, was present at the match to support the team. Upon arrival, Dr Neiphiu Rio was felicitated by the Inspire Institute of Sport (IIS). Following the match, he delivered a motivating address to the players, commending their spirited performance and encouraging them to pursue excellence with commitment and discipline.

Arap Konyak emerged as the star of the match, scoring a brilliant hat-trick with goals in the 7th, 32nd, and 44th minutes. Ngangsang K Phom added to the tally with a clinical strike in the 41st minute sealing a convincing 4–0 victory for Nagaland.

The delegation from Nagaland toured the IIS facility and engaged with coaches and athletes gaining insight into India’s most advanced private high-performance sports ecosystem.

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