Aizawl FC coach Khalid Jamil with the I-League 2017 Trophy on Sunday. Image Source: Facebook[/caption]Internet Desk: Moments after winning his first Hero I-League title as a Coach, Aizawl FC Head Coach said he was happy that the Team has been able to finish the job.”
“At the half-time I just told the boys that you won’t get another such 45 minutes in your life. We knew we were 45 minutes away from being the Champion. We had to be extra special in the second half,” he said at the post-match Press Conference.
“It is not just about me or any individual,” he stressed mentioning that it has all been about “teamwork.”
“It is about the boys. They played continuously and played well. They deserve the credit,” he opined.
“This is my biggest victory ever,” Jamil pronounced. “I always wanted to win the Hero I-League. Every time at the start of the season I used to tell myself that ‘this year I should win it.’ I had to wait. And today we have won,” he added.
Meanwhile, his rival compatriot Thangboi Singto congratulated Aizawl FC on the victory. “They were consistent all throughout. They are the Deserving Champions” Singto said.
Aizawl FC President Robert Royte too got overwhelmed with such phenomenal success. He told www.xtratime.in , "I'm really excited. We have already started the celebration. We will go to the Mizoram House now for a holy celebration." He added, "It's already declared half holiday in Mizoram and we are preparing for a further celebration in Aizawl tomorrow. A two years' old club has become the first NorthEast club to win the I-League and qualifies to play the AFC Cup. We will strengthen our team for the AFC Cup to do something really inspirational."
The Aizawl FC President also wants to extend the contract with Khalid Jamil.
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