Shillong, October 22: The Meghalaya Sub-Junior Boys football team is gearing up for its first match of the Sub-Junior Boys National Football Championship (Tier 2) against Chhattisgarh on 26 October in Narainpur, Chhattisgarh.

Meghalaya has been drawn into Group C alongside hosts Chhattisgarh, Himachal Pradesh, and Andhra Pradesh. The competition format allows only the top team from each of the four groups to qualify for the semifinals, raising the stakes for every fixture.

The 20-member Meghalaya squad, accompanied by its support staff, departed for Narainpur on Monday with determination to make their mark on the national stage.

Dapmon Tariang will lead the coaching staff as head coach, supported by assistant coach Teibor Dohling, manager Kmenlang Shylla, and physiotherapist Elderson Warbah.

Meghalaya Squad:

Goalkeepers: Jordan Adam Kharkongor, Elvin Joe Kharsahnoh, Davidson Lyngdoh Marshillong
Defenders: Damebandon Mawkhroh, Darren Jason Nongpyiur, Ferdinand Kharkrang, Garetbarry Marbaniang, Raphael Aldrich Nongkhlaw, Ronald Vicky Star Wahlang, Marbiang Marwein
Midfielders: Iaishanborlang Khongjee, Kalmilus Marthong, Ksandor Rapsang, Lingson Janal, Macstar Nongkynrih, Manlongkhraw Wahlang, Pynsandame Kharbuli, Samuel Lambha Mawthoh
Forwards: Shiborlang Dkhar, Wanpyndapbor Nongsiej

Group C Fixtures (Meghalaya):

vs Chhattisgarh – 26 October, 3:00 PM

vs Andhra Pradesh – 28 October, 8:30 AM

vs Himachal Pradesh – 30 October, 8:30 AM

The young Meghalaya side is eager to showcase its talent, teamwork, and fighting spirit as it aims to secure a semifinal berth and bring pride to the state.