IMPHAL, October 8: North Imphal Sporting Association has yet again been crowned as the winner of the Manipur State League football tournament. NISA lifted the title trophy along with Rs Two lakhs, while MPSC lifted the runners-up trophy with Rs One lakh cash.
NISA clinched the trophy with 21 points while runners-up MPSC was at a distant 15 points. AIM took the fair play award with cash prize of Rs.50,000.
Nabachandra of NISA bagged the best player trophy and Rs.20,000 while Vendona of NEROCA got the top goal scorer trophy and Rs.20,000.
Meanwhile, USA defeated YWC, 3-1 to help themselves from being relegated from the state league play-offs though YWC, Thambalkhong and YDO have been relegated from the league.
Palmei Lanrailung and John Lalrem Sanghmar scored for USA while, Y Jetlee scored for YWC.