Jojo will debut for Aizwal FC against Mohun Bagan on Saturday. Image Source: XtraTime[/caption]Internet Desk: Hero I-league will witness a very interesting game on the Super Saturday as Aizwal FC's young sensation Jojo will play against his Mizo idol Jeje when Aizwal FC will play against mighty Mohun Bagan in the 6th round clash of the Hero I-league.
Jonathan Lalrawngbawla alias Jojo, has come up from the youth ranks of the Aizwal FC grassroots programme. The youngster showed a lot of promise including a hat-trick in the academy games and influenced coach Khalid Jamil to choose him against Mohun Bagan tomorrow.
Aizwal FC has impressed one and all so far in this season as the highlanders have already grabbed 13 points from 6 games to be there at the third position of the points table ahead of the defending champions Bengaluru FC. Mohun Bagan's goal machine Jeje thus cautious before the game. He said, "They are a good side and it’s not going to be an easy match tomorrow".
It will be an emotional moment for India's one of the most prolific goal scorers as he said, "Yes I am quite excited to be playing against my home team. I did not play against them in I League but played in the Federation Cup final. This year they had a good team and it is not going to be easy." He added, "My friends are all coming to support me. Some of them will support us," he laughed.
Jeje was asked if he would give tips to his Mizo brothers, but he said, "It is not possible.This is football and the supporters will support the home team. I do not have any complaints"
On the flip side, Aizwal's Jojo said, "It will be an interesting game and we are hopeful of doing well here."
The young sensation added, "I want to make a mark against Mohun Bagan tomorrow."
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