The decision to host the Durand Cup in Shillong was met with overwhelming enthusiasm from fans across the city and the region. Known as one of India’s footballing hotbeds, Shillong has a deep-rooted passion for the game, and the arrival of Asia’s oldest football tournament in their city sparked widespread excitement. The reactions from the fans reflected the importance of the event, not just as a football tournament but as a significant cultural moment for the region.
The Directorate of Sports and Youth Affairs, Meghalaya, together with the office of Deputy Commissioner West Jaintia Hills District in collaboration with Dorbar Chnong, Ladthalaboh Jowai, will be setting up a live streaming of North East Derby Durand Cup semi final 1 match between Shillong Lajong FC and Northeast United FC through LED screen at Madan Daimasi Ladthalaboh Jowai on Monday at 5:30 pm.
Shillong, Aug 25: Robol kal·ako nina namnikgiparangni ka·oksie sengsoenggipa Durand Cup 2024, jeon Shillong Lajong FC aro North-East United FC-ni gisepo kal·ani ong·gen, manderangko...
The highly anticipated first semi-final of the Durand Cup 2024 between Shillong Lajong FC and North-East United FC has generated immense excitement among the fans, with tickets for the game selling out instantly.
Fans complained that they had come to Shillong to buy tickets for the quarter final match but couldn’t get them. That is when, a scalper approached them, offering to sell the tickets at 10 times the original rate. Left with no choice, many bought the tickets at exorbitant prices to witness the quarterfinal match, which Shillong Lajong won.
Shillong, August 22: Robol kal•aniko namnikgipa aro chakpagipa sak hajal manderangni mol•molaniko knachakenba, North East Derby-ko ong•atanio Northeast United FC baksa Shillong Lajong FC-ni...
Continuous heavy rain, that has lasted for more than 24 hours, will not dampen the spirits of tens of thousands of football-loving fans who will back the home side Shillong Lajong FC, as they prepare to face Kolkata giants and Durand Cup 2023 runners-up, East Bengal FC, in the Durand Cup 2024 quarterfinal match at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Shillong on Wednesday evening.
The Shillong Traffic Police (STP) has announced several traffic restrictions ahead of the Durand Cup 2024 quarter final football match between Shillong Lajong FC and East Bengal FC, scheduled for August 21 at the J.N. Stadium in Polo in Shillong.
Home side Shillong Lajong FC entered the quarterfinals of the 133rd Durand Cup, topping Group F after they played out a 1-1 draw against FC Goa on Saturday in JN Stadium, Shillong.