Mokokchung and Wokha player challenge for the ball during the opening match of the Dr T Ao Tropy 2026 in Mokokchung on October 13.
DIMAPUR, OCTOBER 13 (MExN): Hosts Mokokchung and Wokha began their campaign in the 25th Dr T Ao Trophy Inter-District Football Championship with a 3-3 stalemate at the Renpo Lu Sports Complex, Ungma, Mokokchung, on October 13.
Mokokchung took the lead in the 13th minute when captain Sentilong converted a direct free kick. Wokha drew level through Yibenthung Ezung in the 29th minute, but Lanutemsu restored the home side’s advantage four minutes later.
The teams went into the second half with the contest still open. Victor Kithan brought Wokha back on level terms in the 47th minute, also from a direct free kick, before Yashimeren put Mokokchung ahead for the third time in the 60th minute.
Mokokchung appeared poised to take the opening-day victory, but Ezung struck again in the third minute of added time beyond the regulation 70 minutes to complete his brace and earn Wokha a share of the points.
October 14 matches
Meluri vs Tuensang, 9:00 am
Zunheboto vs Noklak, 12:00 pm
Mon vs Dimapur, 3:00 pm
