The Blue Tigers sniper is the second Indian international to kickoff the state’s top flight football league after Indian football torchbearer Baichung Bhutia in the inaugural Mizoram Premier League – Season 1.
Another Indian international, cultured Mizo fullback Robert Lalthlamuana lead the oath-taking ceremony for the players from each MPL club.
An entertaining opening segment featured performances from top artists in the state, drills from the successful AIFF-MFA grassroots programme as well as club parade and jersey unveiling.
The kick-off segment was followed by an opening clash of Electric Veng FC and FC Venghnuai.