IMPHAL, June 21: Three prominent footballer from Manipur are all set to play for Sikkim United for at least one year starting this season.
Baichung Bhutia, who is captain of the newly raised professional football club of the country landed in Imphal few days back and has made all the requisites to enable all the three footballers of Manipur to play for the Sikkim United, which is yet to be promoted to the I-League.
The three state player that Baichung Bhutia signed in for his club are Thoi, Govind and Sushil.
Thoi, a midfielder and Govind, a defender both plays for Salgoacar FC of Goa before moving to Sikkim United while Sushil, a striker play for Mohun Bagan FC of Kolkata.