Footballing Stars Shining Bright from Northeast India

Bhaichung Bhutia ( Sikkim )

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Renedy Singh ( Manipur )

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Jeje Lalpekhlua ( Mizoram )

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Udanta Singh ( Manipur )

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Gouramangi Singh ( Manipur )

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Holicharan Narzary (Assam)

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Amarjit Singh Kiyam ( Manipur )

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Lallianzuala Chhangte ( Mizoram )

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