Dr. T. Ao Trophy football tournament advances to quarter-finals

The 25th Dr. T. Ao Trophy Inter-District Football Championship has moved into the quarter-final stage following a series of high-scoring matches. In recent action, Longleng defeated Tseminyu 3-0, Kohima beat Shamator 3-0, and Zunheboto secured a 3-1 victory over Kiphire.

Dimapur defeated Noklak 2-0, though the win was insufficient for Dimapur to qualify for the quarter-finals. Other notable results included a 7-7 draw between Dimapur and Kiphire and an 8-1 victory for Mokokchung against Meluri. Mokokchung's Imnatoshi currently leads the tournament's Golden Boot race with six goals.

The upcoming quarter-finals feature Mon against Longleng and Kohima against Zunheboto.