NorthEast United rope in attacking duo Rochharzela & Lalkhawpuimawia

Both players signs for the Highlanders from Aizawl FC in the I-League.

NorthEast United FC is happy to announce the signings of winger Rochharzela and forward Lalkhawpuimawia ahead of 2020-21 season in the ISL.  

Rochharzela joins NorthEast United after finishing the recently concluded I-League season as Aizawl  FC’s top scorer netting six times. Lalkhawpuimawia, is an established striker who went from  plying his trade in the Mizoram Football League for Chhinga Veng FC to becoming one of  the most dangerous strikers in the I-League over the last three years. A part of Khalid Jamil’s  league winning Aizawl FC side, Lalkhawpuimawia has an astonishing 14 goals in his last 24  starts in the I-League. 

Speaking on the signing, Executive Director of NorthEast United, Priya Runchal said, “Our core philosophy at the Club is to provide a platform for players from the region to showcase  their abilities. Over the last six years we have stayed true to this and are thrilled to have  Rochharzela and Lalkhawpuimawia be a part of our team. Rochharzela was one of the top talents on display in last season’s I-League whilst Lalkhawpuimawi’s prolific goal scoring  record speaks for itself. We are confident that both of them will be valuable additions to our  squad.” 

On his signing Rochharzela added, “It is an honour for me to represent Northeast United in  the ISL. I have been watching the team and the league since the beginning and I feel it is the  right time for me to make my mark in this competition.” 

On his signing, Lalkhawpuimawia stated, “I would like to thank the management for giving  me this opportunity to prove myself in the Indian Super League. I am looking forward to  working with the coaching staff and my teammates to make this season one to remember.” 

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