The Tournament Committee of the Meghalaya State League (MSL) 2024 has confirmed the eight teams that have reached the quarterfinals of the fourth edition of the tournament.
Thousands of eager football fans poured into the Wahiajer Multi Sports Complex Stadium to witness Shillong Lajong deliver an absolute master class to defeat 7 Wasa United 9-0 in the opening match of the 4th Meghalaya State League 2024 here on Saturday.
In a significant boost to the football landscape in the State, Star Cement has been announced as the official sponsor of Shillong Lajong Football Club, one of the premier teams in the I-League and semi-finalist in the Durand Cup 2024.
Home side Shillong Lajong FC stunned last year’s runners-up Emami East Bengal 2-1 in the second quarterfinals to book their place in the semi-finals of the 133rd Durand Cup, which was played in front of over 14,000 supporters at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Shillong on Wednesday evening.
MFA office bearers, led by President Hamletson Dohling, felicitated the club officials and presented them with a token financial gift as they wished Lajong the very best.
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 eight-match unbeaten run came to an end on Sunday as Shillong Lajong faced their first loss in the I-League, falling 3-1 to Aizawl FC in a home game at SSA Stadium, Polo Shillong.
