DIMAPUR — The Mokokchung District Football Association (MDFA) has announced that the annual tournament, the MDFA Trophy 2024, will kick off on October 15 and run until November 2 at the Imkongmeren Sports Complex in Mokokchung. The championship will offer a cash prize of INR 2 lakh for the winner and INR 1 lakh for the runners-up. Both losing semifinalists will receive INR 25,000 each, according to a press release. There will be five individual prizes, each accompanied by cash and certificates. Teams from outside Mokokchung will be provided with free lodging and logistical support. Registration forms will be available at 3 Kit Photo House, Alongmen Ward, Mokokchung, from September 20. The deadline for submission is October 2, and the fixture draw will take place on October 9. New club registration will cost INR 2,000, while renewal for existing clubs will be INR 1,000. Player registration will be INR 200. The transfer window will be open during the registration and renewal process. The tournament registration fee is INR 5,000. For further details, interested teams and clubs may contact organising committee convenor R Sunep Pongen at 7005651897 or tournament secretary Imnayanger at 9862636365.