The Dr. Talimeren Ao Junior Girls’ National Football Championship 2025–26 (Tier 2) was held from 22nd November to 11th December 2025 at Chümoukedima Football Stadium, Nagaland. The tournament was organized under the aegis of the All India Football Federation (AIFF), and hosted by the Department of Youth Resources and Sports, Government of Nagaland, along with the Nagaland Football Association.
The competition brought together 13 state teams and marked the first time Nagaland hosted a national-level football championship. In total, 20 matches were played, with 133 goals scored throughout the tournament.
Match Patrons:
Opening Ceremony: Dr. Neiphiu Rio, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Nagaland
Semi Final 1: Smt. Aotula T. Imchen, IPS, Commissioner of Police, Dimapur
Semi Final 2: Shri. Megolhou Dolie, Addl. Director, Youth Resources & Sports, Govt. of Nagaland
Grand Finale: Shri. S. Keoshu Yimchunger, Hon’ble Advisor, Youth Resources & Sports, Govt. of Nagaland
Results:
Champions: Maharashtra
Runners-up: Uttar Pradesh
Individual Awards:
Golden Ball (Best Player): Sharvari Ajit Mane (Maharashtra)
Golden Boot (Top Scorer): Joya (Punjab)
Golden Glove (Best Goalkeeper): Shivika Shetty (Maharashtra)