North Imphal Sporting Association

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North Imphal Sporting Association
File:NISA FC logo.png
Full nameNorth Imphal Sporting Association[1]
Short nameNISA[2]
Founded2006; 18 years ago (2006) (refounded)
GroundThangmeiband Athletic Union Ground (THAU Ground)
Turf Ground Khuman Lampak, Imphal
Capacity10,000
5,000
Head coachMaibam Romi
LeagueManipur State League

North Imphal Sporting Association, commonly known as NISA Manipur,[3] is an Indian semi-professional football club based in Thangmeiband, Manipur. NISA is the champion in the Manipur State League,[4][5] which is a project under the Vision Asia Program by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC).[6] They have also participated in the I-League 2nd Division, then second tier of Indian football league system.[7]

History[edit]

Formation and journey[edit]

North Imphal Sporting Association was originally founded during the 1950s and was revived in 2006.[8] The club is affiliated with the All Manipur Football Association (AMFA).[9] NISA won the Manipur State Football League three times since its inauguration.[10][11][12][13] After winning the state league in the 2009–10 season, they qualified for the 2nd Division of the I-League, then top flight of Football in India.[1]

NISA lifted Churachand Singh Invitation Trophy in 2007, defeating AMOFA, Moirang 2–0. They are also two time runners-up in the tournament during its 1969 and 1994 edition.

In the I-League 2nd Division season, NISA started by winning four of six matches and secured a berth to the I-League qualification playoffs with 15 points. However, they failed to qualify for the 2010–11 I-League after a heartbreaking bottom finish without a single win.[14]

2011 season[edit]

The team again participated in the I-League 2nd Division of the 2011 season. They were in group A with United Sikkim FC, Gauhati Town Club, Southern Samity, Langsning FC, Simla Youngs FC, and Golden Threads FC.[15]

"North Imphal Sporting Association" opened the 2011 I-League 2nd Division with a 3–1 win over Golden Threads FC. NabaChnadra scored 2 goals and N Rakesh scored one.[16] NISA beat Shimla Youngs 3–0.[17] They finished their group A qualifying with 9 points and didn't qualify for final round.

The defending champion North Imphal Sporting Association Thangmeiband retained themselves as the champions in the prestigious Manipur State League in its sixth edition.[18][19][20]

Later years[edit]

NISA again lifted Manipur State League title in 2013, defeating SSU Singjamei through penalty-shootout.[21]

Due to the Covid19 pandemic, Manipur State League was cancelled in 2020 and again in April 2021,[22] but came back in October, in which NISA is currently on top of the Group B.[23][24][25]

Home grounds[edit]

Current venue[edit]

NISA Manipur is currently using Thangmeiband Athletic Union Ground (commonly known as THAU Ground) as their home stadium. Built in 2006, the ground is located in Thangmeiband, Imphal, and has a capacity of 5000 spectators.[26][27]

Former venue[edit]

File:Khuman Lampak Main Stadium.jpg
Khuman Lampak Main Stadium, former home ground of NISA.

Khuman Lampak Main Stadium in Imphal, Manipur, was used as the home ground of NISA for their home matches in both the domestic and regional leagues.[28][29] Opened in 1999, the stadium is owned by All Manipur Football Association and has a capacity of 35,285 spectators.[30]

Rivalry[edit]

NISA has a strong rivalry with its fellow Manipuri clubs NEROCA FC and TRAU FC.[31] This rivalry is visible highly during the Manipur State League every season. Until 2018, NISA has enjoyed the taste of these rivalries in the I-League 2nd Division.

Past internationals[edit]

  • The players below had senior international cap(s) for their respective countries. Players whose name is listed, represented their countries before or after playing for NISA Manipur.

Honours[edit]

Domestic[edit]

League

Cup

  • Churachand Singh Invitation Trophy
    • Champions (1): 2007[37]
    • Runners-up (2): 1969, 1994
  • Mayanglambam Chittamani Memorial Winners Cup
    • Runners-up (1): 2002

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Speed & endurance must be maintained properly to overcome disadvantage of height : Malem". Indian Football Network. Retrieved 19 August 2013.
  2. ↑ List of Indian Manipur State League Champions rsssf.com. Retrieved 29 July 2021
  3. ↑ North Imphal Sporting Association club profile soccerway.com. Retrieved 29 July 2021
  4. ↑ "10th Manipur State League 2015 NEROCA FC, NISA win; SSU hold YPHU". The Sangai Express. Archived from the original on 29 October 2015. Retrieved 30 October 2015.
  5. ↑ "Manipur State League to be abandoned". The Telegraph. 5 April 2018. Retrieved 7 September 2018.
  6. ↑ "13th Manipur State League L Gouro hits treble as NISA brush aside 9-man AIM 6-1". thesangaiexpress.com. Retrieved 23 February 2021.
  7. ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 21 March 2012. Retrieved 26 April 2012.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  8. ↑ India - List of Foundation Dates RSSSF. Retrieved 17 August 2021
  9. ↑ Nisa Manipur team archive Goal.com. Retrieved 12 September 2021
  10. ↑ http://ifp.co.in/shownews.php?newsid=8503
  11. ↑ "10th Manipur State League 2015 concludes AIM stun FC Zalen 1–0, win maiden title". e-pao.net. Retrieved 6 December 2015.
  12. ↑ "Anouba claim title". The Telegraph. Retrieved 6 December 2015.
  13. ↑ "10th Manipur State League 2015 NEROCA FC, NISA win; SSU hold YPHU". The Sangai Express. Archived from the original on 29 October 2015. Retrieved 30 October 2015.
  14. ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 7 July 2011. Retrieved 2 May 2010.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  15. ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 21 March 2012. Retrieved 26 April 2012.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  16. ↑ "访问错误". www.isikkim.com.
  17. ↑ Press, Imphal Free. "NISA win in I league tournament – KanglaOnline". Retrieved 29 July 2021.
  18. ↑ "NISA Will be the Champion again : 26th sep11 ~ E-Pao! Headlines". www.e-pao.net.
  19. ↑ "NISA emerge champions". The Telegraph. 10 October 2011. Retrieved 21 March 2016.
  20. ↑ NISA are 6th Manipur State League champions sportskeeda.com. Retrieved 22 August 2021
  21. ↑ NISA Crowned Champions Of 8th Manipur State League Footballnewsindia.in. 8 November 2013.Retrieved 15 October 2015
  22. ↑ "Many sporting events in Manipur postponed due to COVID-19 : 20th apr21 ~ E-Pao! Headlines". e-pao.net. Retrieved 7 August 2021.
  23. ↑ "17 teams in fray for 14th Manipur State League". www.thesangaiexpress.com. Retrieved 7 August 2021.
  24. ↑ "India Manipur State League". bsportsfan.com. Retrieved 7 August 2021.
  25. ↑ "Manipur State League 2021: Sagolband United win, TRAU and SSU share points". ifp.co.in. Retrieved 7 August 2021.
  26. ↑ Thangmeiband Athletic Union The Telegraph. Retrieved 29 July 2021
  27. ↑ "The hills have legs: A portrait of Manipur's thriving football community". ESPN. Retrieved 29 July 2021.
  28. ↑ Khuman Lampak Main Stadium Khel Now. Retrieved 28 July 2021
  29. ↑ NISA enter quarter final of Manipur State League The Telegraph. Retrieved 15 August 2021
  30. ↑ "Khuman Lampak to get floodlights". The Telegraph. India. 26 May 2011. Archived from the original on 20 July 2018. Retrieved 19 July 2018.
  31. ↑ "NISA Will be the Champion again : 26th sep11 ~ E-Pao! Headlines". www.e-pao.net. Retrieved 23 February 2021.
  32. ↑ In 2011, Grenadian international Marcus Julien moved to India and signed a contract with North Imphal Sporting Association (NISA Manipur), which was newly promoted to the I-League 2nd Division after winning the Manipur State League in 2010. Julien has appeared in the league where they were in group A with United Sikkim FC, Gauhati Town Club, Southern Samity, Langsning FC, Simla Youngs FC, and Golden Threads FC. He scored his first goal in a 3–0 win match against Simla Youngs. They finished their campaign with 9 points and didn't qualify for the final round (Play-offs). Between 2011 and 2012, he appeared in 25 times in both the leagues and he was also in the squad as the defending champion NISA of Thangmeiband, retained themselves as the champions in the 6th Manipur State League in 2011. He scored a total of 18 goals before moving to his previous club Eagles Super Strikers.
  33. ↑ "Marcus Ashin Julien with Grenada national football team: games and statistics". national-football-teams.com. Retrieved 28 March 2021.
  34. ↑ "Manipur State League - An Asian success Story!". Arunava About Football. 17 August 2010. Archived from the original on 11 August 2011. Retrieved 19 April 2011.
  35. ↑ NISA Crowned Champions Of 8th Manipur State League Footballnewsindia.in. 8 November 2013. Retrieved 15 October 2015
  36. ↑ "7th edition of Manipur State League football tournament 2012". www.e-pao.net. 23 October 2012. Retrieved 21 March 2016.
  37. ↑ List of Winners/Runners-Up of the Churachand Singh Invitation Football Trophy indianfootball.de. Retrieved 23 July 2021

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