MOKOKCHUNG, Oct 22: Longleng, Kohima, Dimapur and Zunheboto registered victories as the group stage of the 25th Dr. T. Ao Trophy Inter-District Football Championship 2026 concluded at the Renpo Lu Sports Complex in Ungma, Mokokchung, on Thursday.
With the silver jubilee edition’s group matches completed, eight teams have secured quarterfinal berths, with the knockout stage set to begin on Friday.
Longleng opened the day’s proceedings with a 3-0 win over Tseminyu. Phongnyei converted a penalty in the 35th minute before Yahoktenba extended the lead in the 58th minute. Shahhong completed the scoring in stoppage time at 70+5 minutes.
Kohima also secured a 3-0 victory, defeating Shamator through goals from Nuolevituo in the 24th minute, Kevizakie in the 26th and Zasevituo in the 63rd.
Dimapur overcame Noklak 2-0, with Noklensunep breaking the deadlock in the 53rd minute before Lungneuying sealed the win at 70+5 minutes.
Zunheboto capped the day with a 3-1 victory over Kiphire.
At the end of the group stage, Mon and Zunheboto advanced from Group A with 12 and nine points respectively. Kohima and Longleng qualified from Group B with nine and six points, while Wokha and Tuensang progressed from Group C with seven and six points.
Phek topped Group D with nine points, followed by Peren with four, as both teams advanced to the quarterfinals.
The quarterfinals begin on October 23, with Mon taking on Longleng at 3 pm, followed by Kohima facing Zunheboto at 6 pm.
Organised by the Nagaland Football Association, the championship brings together district teams from across the state in honour of legendary Indian footballer Dr. Talimeren Ao.
The teams now enter the knockout stage, where the race for the silver jubilee title will intensify.
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