Khumanthem lanchenba meitei

Captain Rimoson Singh Huidrom: Minerva Academy FC were crowned champions of the AIFF Sub-Junior League 2025-26 after registering a comprehensive 4-1 win against Classic Football Academy at Scamper Park, FC Madras in Mahabalipuram on Wednesday.

Khutheipham Muktar Rehman (8'), Ngayaiza Zingyo (27'), Rimoson Singh Huidrom (33'), and Khumanthem Lanchenba Meitei (90') scored for Minerva Academy FC, while Ngangom Suman Singh (70') scored the consolation goal for Classic Football Academy.

After coming close on a couple of early occasions, the Punjab side broke the deadlock in the eighth minute through a moment of individual brilliance. Khutheipham Muktar Rehman delivered an ‘olímpico’, curling a corner-kick directly into the net and leaving the goalkeeper with no chance as he opened the scoring.