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Guru Nanak Dev University Sports: Manipur finally reclaimed the Junior Boys’ National Football Championship for the Dr. B.C. Roy Trophy (Tier 1) title after a 25-year wait, defeating defending champions West Bengal 3-0 in the final at the Guru Nanak Dev University Sports Complex on Wednesday, here.

Manipur led 2-0 at half-time with goals from Lourembam Naocha Singh (17’) and Ngayungmi Kashung (37’). Amom Krish Singh (90+2’) added the third in the stoppage time of the match.

The match was billed as a clash of equals, with both teams unbeaten and having scored 13 goals apiece en route to the final. But on the day, Manipur’s hunger, intensity, and tactical discipline left West Bengal struggling.