Mohali football academy's U-14 team shines in 3 world tourneys
The team also reached the final of the Helsinki Cup (Finland).
Over a three-week European tour, the squad remained unbeaten in 26 matches across their three title wins. They recorded the highest average goal count per game among all teams (16.25). Forwards Wahengbam Raj Singh (60 goals), Punshiba Meitei (33), Denamoni (26), Amarson and Azam Khan (24 each) led the scoring charts. The side overcame top European and international teams with discipline and training. tnn
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