Mizoram Football Association

Mizoram Football Association (MFA) is the state governing body of football in Mizoram,[1] India. It is affiliated with the All India Football Federation, the national governing body. Mizoram Football enthusiasts started Aizawl Sport Association in 1945. It was re-established again in 1956 under leadership of Sangliana. After 1972, the name was changed from Aizawl Sport Association to Mizoram Sports Association. In 1973 under the guidance of Shri Lal Thanhawla, Football started as a separate unit and took the name Mizoram Football Association. MFA was registered under Society Act in the year 1980. MFA is operating for the State Mizoram covers 8 District. All the 8 District Football Associations affiliate under MFA.

Mizoram Football Association
AbbreviationMFA
PurposeFootball
HeadquartersAizawl, Mizoram
Region served
Mizoram, India
Membership
All India Football Federation (AIFF)
Official language
Mizo
President
Lal Thanzara
Hon Secretary
Lalnghinglova Hmar
Parent organisation
All India Football Federation
AffiliationsAll India Football Federation (AIFF)

Tournaments

MFA conducts the following tournaments:[2]

History

Mizoram Football enthusiasts started Aizawl Sport Association in 1945. It was re-established again in 1956 under leadership of Sangliana. After 1972, the name was changed from Aizawl Sport Association to Mizoram Sports Association.[6] After 1973, Football started as a separate unit and took the name Mizoram Football Association.[7]

References
  1. "Mizoram Football Association". Mizoram Sports Council. Retrieved 8 January 2019.
  2. "The 2018/19 season of the Mizoram Football Association (MFA) starts today!". arunfoot. Retrieved 8 January 2019.
  3. "Mizoram Football Association Futsal league kicks off". NE Live. Retrieved 15 January 2019.
  4. "MFA Super Cup". Inkhel. Retrieved 15 January 2019.
  5. "Mizoram Football Association launches Independence Day Cup". goal.com. Retrieved 8 January 2019.
  6. "Mizoram Football Association MFA History". Zofooty. Retrieved 8 January 2019.
  7. "Profile/History". Mizoram Football Association. Retrieved 9 December 2018.
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