Sub: Representation against arbitrary allotment of Kohima District Football Association (KDFA) Quota for the forthcoming Nagaland Premier League (NPL).
Hon’ble Sir,
With reference to above cited subject, the undersigned on behalf of the New Market Football Team, Kohima is constraint to bring the following few points for your kind information and necessary perusal.
That Sir, as per The Nagaland Premier League (NPL) article No. 2 format for the qualification of the league, the Kohima district has been allotted a slot on merit basis which is in the form of winner of the KDFA League. However, it is a known fact that the esteem governing district football body has never conducted the league for reasons best known to the concern Association. The KDFA with its own flair of favouratism has straight away allotted the quota to the Life Sports Football Club (LSFC) undermining the contributions and credentials of various Football Clubs in Kohima district,
It has been brought to our notice that the allotment was made on the criteria of recent performances and well managed team which has prompted us to question the wisdom of KDFA for allotting the slot to LSFC.
1. What were the criteria followed by KDFA toward allotment of the slot in the absence of a KDFA League Champion?
2. What is the recent performance and achievement of LSFC that qualifies them for the NPL slot of Kohima district?
3. What does KDFA mean by the properly structured system they (LFSC) have in place?
Keeping these questions in mind, it is pertinent to mentioned that the New Market Football team, Kohima was established in 1977 following its participation in Sir Pausey Trophy. Since then, the team has been consistently participating in all the major tournaments organized in the district and State. The team has been a sprint board which provided many players the opportunity to represent the State team, which has brought many laurels to the State. It is also to be mentioned that few players had even represented the Country and also have found prominence in the top football clubs of our country.
If, the recent performances had to be taken into considerations, the New Market team had been the runner-up of the 16th &17th edition of Classic Cup (erstwhile Youth Soccer Tournament) during 2010 & 2011and is also the runner-up in the 1st & 2nd edition of the Kohima Inter-ward football tournament. The team is also the only team to have the distinction of participation in all the editions of the Classic Cup. Unceasingly, the team had also participated in the lead tournaments of the State like the N.S.F Martyr Trophy and the Royal Gold Cup (An all India football tournament).
Three decades of holistic football experiences, be it participation or management, speaks volumes about the credentials and reputation of the New Market Football team. The following roll-of-honours further substantiates this claim.
Hon’ble Sir,
With reference to above cited subject, the undersigned on behalf of the New Market Football Team, Kohima is constraint to bring the following few points for your kind information and necessary perusal.
That Sir, as per The Nagaland Premier League (NPL) article No. 2 format for the qualification of the league, the Kohima district has been allotted a slot on merit basis which is in the form of winner of the KDFA League. However, it is a known fact that the esteem governing district football body has never conducted the league for reasons best known to the concern Association. The KDFA with its own flair of favouratism has straight away allotted the quota to the Life Sports Football Club (LSFC) undermining the contributions and credentials of various Football Clubs in Kohima district,
It has been brought to our notice that the allotment was made on the criteria of recent performances and well managed team which has prompted us to question the wisdom of KDFA for allotting the slot to LSFC.
1. What were the criteria followed by KDFA toward allotment of the slot in the absence of a KDFA League Champion?
2. What is the recent performance and achievement of LSFC that qualifies them for the NPL slot of Kohima district?
3. What does KDFA mean by the properly structured system they (LFSC) have in place?
Keeping these questions in mind, it is pertinent to mentioned that the New Market Football team, Kohima was established in 1977 following its participation in Sir Pausey Trophy. Since then, the team has been consistently participating in all the major tournaments organized in the district and State. The team has been a sprint board which provided many players the opportunity to represent the State team, which has brought many laurels to the State. It is also to be mentioned that few players had even represented the Country and also have found prominence in the top football clubs of our country.
If, the recent performances had to be taken into considerations, the New Market team had been the runner-up of the 16th &17th edition of Classic Cup (erstwhile Youth Soccer Tournament) during 2010 & 2011and is also the runner-up in the 1st & 2nd edition of the Kohima Inter-ward football tournament. The team is also the only team to have the distinction of participation in all the editions of the Classic Cup. Unceasingly, the team had also participated in the lead tournaments of the State like the N.S.F Martyr Trophy and the Royal Gold Cup (An all India football tournament).
Three decades of holistic football experiences, be it participation or management, speaks volumes about the credentials and reputation of the New Market Football team. The following roll-of-honours further substantiates this claim.
Name of Tournament Year Position
1. Sir Pawsey Trophy 1982 Runner-Up
2. 1st Open Invitation soccer Cup, Dimapur 1990 Runner-Up
3. Senior Soccer League 1991 Champion
4. Kohima Senior Soccer League 1994 Champion
5. 1st Youth Soccer Cup 1995 Champion
6. 4th Youth Soccer Cup 1998 Champion
7. Peace Cup 1998 Champion
8. 2nd NSF martyr’s Trophy 2000 Runner-Up
9. 3rd NSF martyr’s Trophy 2002 Runner-Up
10. 10th Youth Soccer cup 2004 Runner-Up
11. Sekrenyi League 2006 Champion
12. 12th Youth Soccer Cup 2006 Runner-Up
13. 18th Royal Gold Cup 2008 Runner-Up
14. 16th Classic Cup 2010 Runner-Up
15. 1st Kohima Inter-ward 2010 Runner-Up
16. 17th Classic Cup 2011 Runner-Up
17. 2nd Kohima Inter-ward 2011 Runner-Up
1. Sir Pawsey Trophy 1982 Runner-Up
2. 1st Open Invitation soccer Cup, Dimapur 1990 Runner-Up
3. Senior Soccer League 1991 Champion
4. Kohima Senior Soccer League 1994 Champion
5. 1st Youth Soccer Cup 1995 Champion
6. 4th Youth Soccer Cup 1998 Champion
7. Peace Cup 1998 Champion
8. 2nd NSF martyr’s Trophy 2000 Runner-Up
9. 3rd NSF martyr’s Trophy 2002 Runner-Up
10. 10th Youth Soccer cup 2004 Runner-Up
11. Sekrenyi League 2006 Champion
12. 12th Youth Soccer Cup 2006 Runner-Up
13. 18th Royal Gold Cup 2008 Runner-Up
14. 16th Classic Cup 2010 Runner-Up
15. 1st Kohima Inter-ward 2010 Runner-Up
16. 17th Classic Cup 2011 Runner-Up
17. 2nd Kohima Inter-ward 2011 Runner-Up
The undersigned would like to categorically make clear that the management team of the New Market IX, Kohima is not against the LFSC but appalled by KDFA system of allotment of slot for Kohima District under very vague norms and criteria. This act of conduct is arbitrary and massacre to the game of football in the district. It is really unfortunate and regretted that this issue has cropped up at this crucial juncture when the whole State is anxiously waiting for the birth of NPL.
In view of the above facts and figure, we strongly appeal to the concern authority to review and reconsider the allotment of the slot with transparency and authenticity for the larger interest and spirit of upliftment of the beautiful game of Football in our State.
Abalie Rhezhu
President, NMYO
Kezakholie Pusa
Convenor
Sport Committee, NMYO
Akro-o Nyusou General Secretary, NMAP
In view of the above facts and figure, we strongly appeal to the concern authority to review and reconsider the allotment of the slot with transparency and authenticity for the larger interest and spirit of upliftment of the beautiful game of Football in our State.
Abalie Rhezhu
President, NMYO
Kezakholie Pusa
Convenor
Sport Committee, NMYO
Akro-o Nyusou General Secretary, NMAP
