Sunday, Aug 09, 2026 09:00 [IST]
Last Update: Sunday, Aug 09, 2026 03:24 [IST]
GANGTOK,: Sikkim Brotherhood FC registered a comfortable 3-1 victory over
Siniolchu FC at Paljor Stadium here on Saturday to enter the semi-final of the
State-level Independence Day Football Tournament for the Sir
ChogyalTashiNamgyal Memorial Cup 2026.
Yakubu
scored clinical headers in the 14th and 49th minutes for Sikkim Brotherhood FC,
while Herbert added the third in the 61st minute.
Siniolchu
FC responded with a goal from Sujan Manger in the 80th minute, but Sikkim
Brotherhood FC maintained their composure until the final whistle to secure a
3-1 win.
Siniolchu
FC started the game on a bright note, putting pressure on their rivals’ box
early on. As the match progressed, Sikkim Brotherhood FC found their rhythm and
launched strong counterattacks, particularly through their trio of foreign
players.
Yakubu
was presented with a well-placed cross from the left flank and neatly headed
the ball into the bottom corner of the Siniolchu FC goal. His second goal came
from a strong cross from the right, which he glanced past the Siniolchu
goalkeeper and into the net.
The
Man of the Match award was presented to Sikkim Brotherhood FC midfielder
AnuragChettri for his impressive performance.
State
Chief Information Commissioner KuberBhandari was the chief guest at the match,
which was attended by executives of the Sikkim Football Association (SFA). The
prestigious tournament is organised by the SFA.
On
Sunday afternoon, St Joseph’s College Darjeeling will take on Georgian FC
Kalimpong in the second quarter-final match.
