Internet Desk: Indian U17 football team all set to play it’s first FIFA event in the FIFA U17 World Cup 2017 which will start in less than one month time. Just ahead of the grand tournament talented midfielder Nongdamba Naorem aims to do well in the World Cup. He also shared that it is his dream to play for the Indian senior football team and he is working very hard to fulfill that dream one day.
“My dream is to play for the Indian Senior National Team. I work hard everyday for it”, said Naorem to the AIFF.
Born in Imphal, the midfielder scored in India U-17’s 1-1 draw against Chile in the Four-Nation Tournament wherein India were reduced to ten-man in the second half. That goal, was perhaps the highlight of Naorem’s career.
“It was an amazing moment to score against one of the best Teams of South America. It felt surreal. That moment has motivated me even more to work hard on and off the pitch”, Naorem says.
Even as a goalkeeper, Naorem loved to dribble the ball. “I always loved to play with the ball at my feet. I was comfortable with it”
“I started playing football with my friends who used to call me everyday to play in a nearby field. It was where I took my baby steps in football”
“Even during my examinations I used to go out and play football. I just wanted to live for football and I am so happy that I am able to do that”, Naorem adds.
Naorem’s friends have been a huge support for him as has his father. “My father and friends used to support me a lot. They were always there for me and were my rock during hard time”
“My father always wanted me to represent the country and I am so proud that I am able to do that for him”
Courtesy: AIFF