Guwahati, Oct. 23 -- Nagaland United Sports Club (NUSC), based in Chumoukedima, will become Nagaland's first representative in the Indian Football League (IFL) when it begins its debut campaign on October 30 in the national second-tier tournament.

NUSC will play its opening match of the 2026-27 season against Real Kashmir at the TRC Stadium in Srinagar.

Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio attended a function at the Regional Centre for Sporting Excellence in Sovima, where the club inaugurated its office and the Elevenses Cafe Lounge, according to a press release.

Rio welcomed NUSC's entry into the national competition, saying it could encourage aspiring footballers in Nagaland and beyond to pursue the sport. He said the club was established to h...