BENGALURU: India and Mumbai City FC winger Lallianzuala Chhangte was on Tuesday named the AIFF Men’s Footballer of the Year, on the back of his impressive performance in the Indian Super League (ISL) and for the national team.
The 26-year-old Mizoram player featured in 12 matches during the international season for India, scoring two goals and providing one assist in the 2022-23 season. He beat national team-mates Nandhakumar Sekar and Naorem Mahesh Singh to the coveted award.
Chhangte, who is currently doing national duty in the SAFF Championships here, played in 22 matches during Mumbai City FC’s ISL Winners’ Shield-winning campaign last season and scored 10 goals while providing six assists.
He also netted seven goals in seven matches in the Durand Cup last season, while also scoring one goal in three games in the Super Cup.
Manisha Kalyan was named as the AIFF Women Player of the Year by the All India Football Federation (AIFF) after its Annual General Meeting here.
The 21-year-old…
The 26-year-old Mizoram player featured in 12 matches during the international season for India, scoring two goals and providing one assist in the 2022-23 season. He beat national team-mates Nandhakumar Sekar and Naorem Mahesh Singh to the coveted award.
Chhangte, who is currently doing national duty in the SAFF Championships here, played in 22 matches during Mumbai City FC’s ISL Winners’ Shield-winning campaign last season and scored 10 goals while providing six assists.
He also netted seven goals in seven matches in the Durand Cup last season, while also scoring one goal in three games in the Super Cup.
Manisha Kalyan was named as the AIFF Women Player of the Year by the All India Football Federation (AIFF) after its Annual General Meeting here.
The 21-year-old…