Team booths during the players' auction.
• 29 players find takers; over Rs 4 lakhs spent
• Nchangram Lun FC breaks the bank for Winamthiu Ringdi
Morung Express News
Peren | July 28
In a significant step towards professionalizing district-level football in Nagaland, the Peren District Football Association (PDFA) made history on July 27, with the introduction of players auction.
The auction was held at the Ball Park, Jalukie Town for the 2nd Edition of the Peren District Football League (PDFL) 2024.
A total of eight teams participated in the auction, which saw a collective spend of Rs.4.67 lakhs.
Each team was allotted a purse of Rs. 70,000.
As per the Association, 36 players were listed for the auction, which aimed to promote professionalism and provide opportunities for local talents who had represented the Peren district team over the past three years.
Star bids:
Setting the tone for a competitive auction, debutant club Nchangram Lun FC made a record-breaking bid for Winamthiu Ringdi, Nagaland star midfielder, and NSF Trophy 2023 Player of the Tournament at Rs 41,000, Ringdi fetched the highest bid to become the most expensive player on Saturday.
Close on his heels were Khiuwangbo of Jalukie Falcons FC and the promising young midfielder Irabeubo of Kingdom Stewards FC, each fetching Rs. 39,000 to become the second most expensive players of the night. Other prominent names that drew attention included defender Gaijangam, midfielders Lamsanggin and Kawililakbou (also known as Alapou), international forward Ratobe, and star winger Kenumdi.
Top spenders:
Jalukie Falcons FC and Benreu FC emerged as the top spenders, each utilizing Rs. 69,000 of their allocated budgets.
Jalukie Falcons FC secured four players, while Benreu FC bolstered their squad with three key acquisitions.
The auction saw a total expenditure of Rs. 4.67 lakh as 29 players found their new teams. (See list)
By offering substantial financial rewards and fostering a competitive environment, the PDFA shared its aim to elevate the standards of the game and provide a platform for local talents to shine.
Scheduled to be held from August 17 to September 7 at the New Jalukie Village football ground, the second edition of the PDFL promises another action-packed season of exciting and entertaining football.
List of players sold at PDFL players’ auction
Total players in Auction list: 36
(Maximum amount to be spent in Auction: ₹70,000)
1. _Gaijangam Kamei (Benreu FC): Rs 27,000
2. _Kawililakbou (Benreu FC):_ Rs 28,500
3. _Kenumdi Siarau (Puiteing FC): Rs 32,000
4. _Lamsanggin Hangsing (Kuki FC): Rs 28,000
5. _Khiuwangbo Kaurintah (Jalukie Falcons FC): Rs 39,000
6. _Haokhohen Sitlhou (Lekie Mtei FC): Rs 30,000
7. _Railubo Pamai (Jalukie Falcons FC): https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=26471276385819525&set=g.2457143098405519,500
8. _Winamthiu Ringdi (Nchangram Lun FC): Rs 41,000
9. _Ratobe Poireng (Nchangram Lun FC): Rs 15,500
10. _Dihube Doson (Kingdom Stewards FC): Rs 10,000
11. _Langonglung Pamei (Ngaulong Namsha Youth Org.): Rs 7,500
12. _Lamginmang Hangsing (Kuki FC): Rs 7,500
13. _Paul Newmai (Lekie Mtei FC): Rs 7,500
14. _Raheu Nriame (Ngaulong Namsha Youth Org): Rs 10,000
15. _Swayibe Lungalang (Jalukie Falcons FC): Rs 15,000
16. _Nsamlungbe Nkie (Ngaulong Namsha Youth Org): Rs 10,500
17. _Mezibui Meriam (Kingdom Stewards FC): Rs 7,500
18. _Irabeubo Haibwang (Kingdom Stewards FC): Rs 39,000
19. _Suraibo (Lekie Mtei FC): Rs 7,500
20. _Haidingbe Disuang (Ngaulong Namsha Youth Org): Rs 12,000
21. _Widambo Rentta (Puiteing FC): Rs 10,500
22. _Zumzum Punyü (Lekie Mtei FC): Rs 6,500
23. _Wibonjibo (Puiteing FC): Rs 15,000
24. _Wikedatlubo Nchang (Nchangram Lun FC): Rs 5,500
25. _Janggoumang (Kuki FC): Rs 6,000
26. _Lungpetsing Thou (Benreu FC): Rs 13,500
27. _Keyipuakleube Winkiong (Ngaulong Namsha Youth Org): Rs 13,000
28. _Paisuingaulung Doson (Jalukie Falcons FC): Rs 5,500
29. _Ngaugiadi Siarau (Lekie Mtei FC): Rs 7,000
