Shillong, March 20 -- Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma met footballer Sanfida Nongrum on Friday and hailed her historic achievement of scoring India's first goal in 23 years at the AFC Women's Asian Cup.

Sanfida Nongrum scored the country's first goal at the AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026 when she found the net in the 52nd minute against Vietnam in India's opening match at the Perth Rectangular Stadium on March 4. She also made history as the first woman from Meghalaya to represent India at the senior level, marking a major milestone for the state in women's football.

In a post on X, Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma praised Sanfida Nongrum as a pride of Meghalaya for her historic goal and milestone achievement. He extended his support and w...