Shillong Lajong FC

Shillong Lajong Football Club (founded as Lajong SC)[2] is an Indian professional football club based in Shillong, Meghalaya.[3][4] The club is currently competing in I-League, the second tier of Indian football league system, following promotion from the 2022–23 I-League 2.[5] Shillong Lajong also take part in Shillong Premier League.[6][7][8]

Shillong Lajong
Full nameShillong Lajong Football Club
Nickname(s)The Reds[1]
Short nameSLFC
Founded1983 (1983) (as Lajong Sports Club)
GroundJawaharlal Nehru Stadium
Capacity30,000
OwnerShillong Lajong Pvt. Ltd.
ChairmanP. D. Sawyan
ManagerStuart Watkiss
LeagueI-League
Shillong Premier League
Meghalaya State League

Shillong Lajong was incorporated in 1983,[9] with prime objective of improving the declining standard of football in the state, and to spot, train and nurture local talent.[10] In the local Khasi language, Lajong translates to "our own".[11] Nicknamed "the Red Dragons",[12] Shillong Lajong briefly participated in I-League until their relegation in 2017,[13][14][15][16] then top flight Indian football.[17][18][19][20] They also appeared in the Indian Super Cup in 2018 and reached semi-finals.[21] They were nominated for 2022–23 I-League 2 qualifiers. Headquartered in Shillong,[22] Lajong has access to the largest student population in the North-East and hence the footballing talent right from a young age.[23][24] The club is four-time champion of the Shillong Premier League.[25][26]

Shillong Lajong was the first club from the North East region of India to rise to prominence in the country.[27] Before the 2012–13 I-League season began, it was officially announced that Shillong Lajong's academy lad Samuel Shadap had signed his first professional contract with Shillong Lajong after his impressive performance in the North East Super Series during pre-season.[28] Though Aizawl FC caught most of the attention after their I-League title in 2016, it was Lajong who were the torch-bearers of northeastern football for a large part of the decade.[29][30][31]

History

Formation and journey

During the finals of the Meghalaya Invitation Cup in 1982, two football enthusiasts Shri Kitdor Syiem and Shri P. D. Sawyan saddened by the continuous failure of the Shillong teams to make it to the final stages of the tournament formed a football club to reverse the trend.[32][33]

Together with a group of friends and supporters, they commissioned a semi-professional club in 1983, aptly called Lajong Football Club (lit. 'Our own' or 'Of the people').[34][35][36] The club was also known as the Lajong Sports Social and Cultural Club.[37][38]

In 1983, the club played in the 3rd Division of the Shillong Sports Association League and was the champion, being promoted to the 2nd Division.[39] Similarly in 1984 it was promoted to the First Division.[39] Things started to change rapidly after the title clash for the Shillong Championship was inevitably poised against the Blue Max FC, another professionally organized club which later changed itself to Langsning SC of today.[40] It was only in 1989 that Lajong FC finally annexed the championship for the first time.[39] In 1990, Lajong FC became the Meghalaya Invitation Cup champion, beating Nabajyoti FC of Guwahati in the final, seven years after its maiden entry.[39]

In 2009, Lajong FC joined the I-League 2nd Division, which then was the second highest national league in India. After one season in the second division, Lajong was promoted to the I-League.[41][42][43] Shillong Lajong gained promotion for the 2009–10 season, and had appointed former Salgaocar and East Bengal coach Stanley Rozario for their first season in then India's top flight.[44][45]

They played their first match in I-League in 2009 and lost to JCT FC 1–5. In their first ever home match, they defeated Air India 3–0 in front of 30,000 people. In their second home match, they lost to Mohun Bagan 2–1, again in front of a home crowd of about 30,000. At the end of the I-League season, Shillong was relegated to the 2nd division, after finishing in last place.

2010–present

In the 2009–10 Indian Federation Cup, Shillong Lajong reached to the final but lost to East Bengal in penalty-shootout.[46][47] For the 2011 season, Shillong Lajong managed by Pradyum Reddy, participated in the I-League 2nd Division. Due to Shillong hosting the 2011 I-League 2nd Division final round, they were able to skip the Group stages and go straight into the final round.[48]

They ended one-year stint in the I-League 2nd Division with a 1–0 victory over Mohammedan SC on 13 May 2011, after which they got promoted back to the I-League, and appointed Scottish manager Desmond Bulpin.[49][50][51]

Thangboi Singto as manager of Shillong Lajong in 2014

In June 2013, the club roped former Trinidadian international Cornell Glen who represented his country at the 2006 FIFA World Cup.[52][53] Thus he became the club's first ever World Cup player. In the 2013–14 I-League, on 22 September, Lajong thrashed Dempo SC by 3–0.[54]

Penn Orji with Shillong Lajong in an I-League match at the Cooperage Ground in 2015.

In regional stages, Shillong achieved success and emerged as the champions of Shillong Premier League in 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2019.[55][56][57] They also emerged champions of the Bodousa Cup in 2016 defeating Assam State Electricity Board SC by 2–0.[58]

Ahead of the 2017–18 I-League season, the club built a strong squad, signing Lawrence Doe, Abdoulaye Koffi,[59][60] Daniel Odafin, Saihou Jagne[61] and Asian quota player Oh Joo-ho from South Korea.[62][63]

Alison Kharsyntiew was appointed as interim head coach for the Super Cup, following the dismissal of Bobby Nongbet.[64] His first game in charge was on 4 April 2018 against Indian Super League side Pune City. Despite going down by two goals early in the match, Shillong Lajong came back to win the match 3–2.[65] Going into the 2018–19 season, Kharsyntiew was announced as the club's head coach.[66] His first league match in charge was on 28 October 2018 against Aizawl. A brace from Naorem Mahesh Singh saw Shillong Lajong win 2–1.[67]

The 2018–19 season was not suitable for Shillong Lajong as they were relegated from the league, after suffering a 1–4 defeat at the hands of former champions Aizawl in the last match.[68][69] In that season, Lajong fielded an all Indian squad and appointed Spaniard José Carlos Hevia as technical director and head of youth development.[70][71]

At the end of the league, Lajong remained at the bottom of the 11-team table, with 11 points from 19 matches.[72][73][74][75] They won the Fair Play Award.[76][77] In 2019 Shillong Premier League, they again emerged champions with 27 points in 12 matches.[78][79] They club later clinched second edition of Meghalaya State League, defeating arch-rivals Rangdajied United.[80] In 2021, the club participated in the Shirui Lily Cup in Manipur, organized by the Ukhrul District Sports Association, from November 22 to December 4. They won the 29th edition of the tournament by defeating KLASA 4–3 in the final.

On 21 May 2023, Shillong Lajong defeated Bengaluru United by 2–1 at the 2022–23 I-League 2 to secure promotion to the 2023–24 I-League, thereby securing promotion into India's second tier after a gap of 4 years.[81][82]

Crest, colours & kits
North Korean player Minchol Son in Shillong Lajong's red kit, in an I-League match in 2015.

Nicknamed the Red Dragons, club's official colours are red and white.[83][84][85] The home jersey is all red, while the away jersey is all white.[86]

Kit manufacturers and shirt sponsors
Period Kit manufacturer Shirt sponsor
2009—10 Adidas[87] Nokia
2010—14 Aircel
2014—17 Gionee[88][89]
2017—18 Nivia[90]
2018—19 Lotto McDowell's[91]
2019—20 T10 Sports
2021—22 Lotto
2022—2023 Nivia
2023—present King

Home ground
Main article: Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium (Shillong)

Shillong Lajong primarily use the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Shillong,[92][93][94] as their home stadium for games in Shillong Premier League.[95] They have also used this venue for the games of the older editions of the I-League.[96][97] The stadium has Astroturf, and has a capacity of 30,000 spectators.[98]

From 2022–23 I-League 2 season onwards, the club using SSA Stadium in Shillong for home matches.[1] In initial years, the club used Shillong Sports Association Ground, a 5,000 seater stadium.[11]

Players

First-team squad
As of 9 September 2023

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player
1 GK India IND Ngamsanglena Haokip
2 DF India IND Iohborlang Lyngdoh
3 DF India IND Abhay Chetri
5 DF India IND Saveme Tariang
6 DF India IND Kenstar Kharshong
7 FW India IND Figo Syndai
8 FW India IND Istarbor Marngar
10 MF India IND Sangti Shianglong
11 MF India IND Wadajied Kynsai Ryngkhlem
12 FW India IND Donbok Lyngdoh
13 MF India IND Ronaldkydon Lyngdoh Nonglait
14 FW India IND Atlanson Kharmaw
15 MF India IND Pursunep Jamir
16 MF India IND Hardy Nongbri
17 MF India IND Phrangki Buam
18 MF India IND Gladdy Nelcen Kharbuli
20 MF India IND Kynsaibor Lhuid
21 FW India IND Shano Tariang
22 DF India IND Ronney Willson Kharbudon
25 MF India IND Everbrightson Mylliempdah
26 MF India IND Batskhemlang Thangkhiew
27 DF India IND Allen Lyngdoh
28 MF India IND Hamedamanbha Wahlang
29 FW India IND Laiwang Bohham
No. Pos. Nation Player
30 DF India IND Henryford Nongneng
32 DF India IND Abhay Chhetri
33 GK India IND Wanteilang Malngiang
35 FW India IND Dibinroy Nongspung
45 GK India IND Neithovilie Chalieu
50 GK India IND Rajat Paul Lyngdoh
— GK India IND Guidle Syiemlieh
— GK India IND Pranav S
— DF Brazil BRA Daniel Gonçalves
— DF India IND Dawanplielad Myrchiang
— DF India IND Aman Ahlawat
— DF India IND Sambor Oneel Kharsahnoh
— DF India IND Pynche Ia-I Tyngkan
— DF India IND Ronald Kharkongor
— MF Brazil BRA Renan Paulino
— MF India IND Damonlang Pathaw
— MF India IND Samchaphrang Lato
— MF India IND Babysunday Marngar
— MF India IND Wadskhem Marbaniang
— FW India IND Chanmitre Thma
— FW Senegal SEN Abdou Karim Samb
— FW India IND Ioanis Suchen
— FW India IND Amon Lepcha

Rivalry

Shillong derby

Shillong Lajong FC shared rivalry with their fellow Shillong-based side Royal Wahingdoh, whom they faced in the I-League previously and face in Shillong Premier League regularly.

Competition Shillong Lajong wins Draw Royal Wahingdoh wins
I-League 0 1 1
Federation Cup 1 0 0
Shillong Premier League 1 0 0
Total 2 1 1

Notable players

World Cup player

Foreign players

Liberian international Johnny Menyongar with Shillong Lajong in 2012

Record
Season Div. Tms. Pos. Attendance/G Federation Cup/Super Cup Durand Cup AFC Champions League AFC Cup
2016–17 I-League 10 5 6,244 Group stage DNP DNP DNP
2017–18 I-League 10 6 5,464 Quarter-finals DNP DNP DNP
2018–19 I-League 11 11 4,123 – DNP DNP DNP
Key
  • Tms. = Number of teams
  • Pos. = Position in league
  • Attendance/G = Average league attendance

Honours

League

Cup

Awards

Youth section

Shillong Lajong has its youth men's football section and academy teams.[152][153][154][155] These teams participate in regional tournaments, including North East Games.[156][157] Club's U18 team clinched Youth League U18 title in 2017–18 season.[158][159][160] Their U17 team also took part in the group stages of 2022–23 U-17 Youth Cup.[161]

Honours

Affiliated club(s)

The following club was affiliated with Shillong Lajong FC:

See also

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