Saturday, September 22, 2007

Sikkim Governor's Gold Cup from October 24


Gangtok,Sept22: Sikkim Football Association has announced the dates for the 29th edition of the Governors Gold Cup Football Tournament will begin on 24 th October with the final game slated for November 06 at Palzor Stadium of Gangtok.

SFA has informed that it is doing its best to ensure that variety of best football teams from clubs across India and neighbouring countries Nepal,Bhutan,etc for the participation in the upcoming tournament and negotiations are on with top clubs at the moment as per SFA secretary Menla Ethenpa.

Chances are bright for the participation of 3 star clubs and another club from Nepal,Air India,Army XI, Manipur,Kerela,and JCT academy of Punjab besides efforts to bring in a team from Goa and Nigerian Eagles,he added.