Meghalaya: CM Conrad K Sangma and John Abraham deliberate on creation of NE United Football Academy
Shillong /IBNS: Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma holds productive meeting with John Abraham, owner of NorthEast United FC, to discuss creation of North East United Football Academy.
Taking to Twitter, CM Sangma expressed his delight at meeting the charismatic actor and entrepreneur, John Abraham.
He shared his excitement about the potential collaboration, stating, "Always a pleasure to meet the ever-charming @TheJohnAbraham. Discussed collaboration to establish a North East United Football Academy in Shillong. Look forward to exciting things ahead," reports Northeast Weekly.
Always a pleasure to meet the ever-charming @TheJohnAbraham. Discussed collaboration to establish a North East United Football Academy in Shillong. Look forward to exciting things ahead. @ianuragthakur @NEUtdFC pic.twitter.com/nLMCkra4Sl
— Conrad K Sangma (@SangmaConrad) August 16, 2023
In response, John Abraham quote-retweeted CM Sangma’s tweet, reciprocating the sentiment. He conveyed his pleasure in meeting CM Sangma and expressed his eagerness for the upcoming project.
Abraham’s tweet read, “Always a pleasure to meet you @SangmaConrad. Looking forward to the centre of excellence in football and sport in Shillong very soon!!”
IBNS
Senior Staff Reporter at Northeast Herald, covering news from Tripura and Northeast India.
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