Prayagraj Division Crushes Jhansi 4-0 to Claim Railway Football Crown

Prayagraj : In a display of tactical brilliance and sheer dominance, the Prayagraj Division emerged as the undisputed champions of the Inter-Divisional Railway Football Championship. The final showdown, held under the floodlights at the DSA Ground on Saturday night, saw the home side dismantle Jhansi Division with a commanding 4-0 victory.

From the opening whistle, Prayagraj controlled the tempo, leaving Jhansi struggling to find their rhythm. The scoring onslaught was led by a clinical four-man effort:

• Rajesh Kumar Yadav ignited the scoreboard with a precision strike.
• Rakesh Yadav Junior and Manish Kumar extended the lead through skillful maneuvers.
• Shahid Ahmed sealed the championship with a final goal, cementing the team's legacy for the season.

The post-match ceremony was graced by Divisional Railway Manager (DRM) Rajnish Agarwal as the chief guest, and Senior DFM Shailendra Kumar Singh as the special guest. They honored the standout performers who made the victory possible:

• Man of the Match: Shahid Ahmed
• Best Scorer: Rajesh Kumar Yadav
• Best Goalkeeper: Sudeep Singh (whose clean sheet was pivotal)
• Man of the Tournament: Rakesh Verma

The high-stakes final was officiated by referees Shashi Mohan Mishra, Kabir Khan, Yogesh Chandra, and Vivek Singh. The event also saw the presence of key sports officials, including Prayagraj Division Sports Secretary Dharmendra Nishad, alongside Suresh Sharma, Sushil Ojha, and Zafar Alam.

The victory marks a significant milestone for the Prayagraj Division's sports wing, showcasing their rising talent and dominance in the regional railway athletic circuit.