The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has appointed two referees and one assistant referee from Manipur as match officials to conduct the Hero I-League Qualifiers (Final Round) 2021 which will be held at Bengaluru from October 4-23.

The two referees are N Ibungo Meitei and T Ranjita Chanu while the lone assistant referee from the state is Harimohan Laishram. It is worth mentioning that T Ranjita Chanu, who is a FIFA Badge holder, is the lone women referee appointed for the job.

Altogether, the AIFF has named 10 referees and 12 assistant referees from different parts of the country to officiate the final round of the Hero I-League 2021.

The AIFF informed that all match officials will have to report on September 25, 2021 and will undergo a fitness test on September 26. It will be mandatory for all officials to possess the final Covid Vaccination Certificate, during time of reporting.