Staff reporter
DIPHU, Aug 20: The Greater Diphu Sports Association (GDSA) A-Division League 2023 in memory of Late Sai Sai Terang and Lt. Nirola Tissopi came to an end today with the last match played between HUFC and KAMSFC. Continuing with their run of victory, the KAMSFC defeated HUFC 3-1 and increased their points to 15 from 5 matches.
By topping the table, KAMSFC emerged as the champions of the year, while Diphu FC with 9 points from 5 matches was declared the runners-up team. They had both received cash prizes along with trophies.
Among the individual awards, Babu Timung of KAMSFC won the highest scorer award with 10 goals, the best player of the League award was won by Tenson Tisso (KAMSFC), best disciplined team was won by KASA FCC, best player of today’s match was Hum Ronghang (HUFC), best goalkeeper of the league was won by Klarson Timung of Diphu FC, best upcoming player of the league was won by Songja Teron of KASA FCC.
In the points table, FC Karbi Anglong (8 points), KASA FCC (7 points) and Hills United FC (4 points) came out in the 3rd, 4th and 5th positions. Meanwhile, Waithai FC with 0 points from the 5 matches they played will have to slide down to B-Division.
It may be mentioned that this year’s league was dedicated to Late Gautom Terang, who had during his lifetime contributed greatly to the promotion and development of sports in Diphu.