The inaugural edition of the Nagaland Super League kicked off this evening at Chumoukedima Football Stadium. Addressing the opening ceremony, the Secretary General of the Nagaland Olympic Association and Vice President of the Athletics Federation of India, Abu Metha, highlighted that the league will span 45 matches played by seven teams with the participation of more than 300 players from all districts of the state as well as other parts of the country. He emphasised the importance of the league in creating a platform for young footballers in the state to reach higher stages. Earlier, during the event, Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio and All India Football Federation President Kalyan Chaubey inaugurated the Chumoukedima Football Stadium. The opening match tonight is witnessing Barak Football Club take on Nagaland United Sports Club.