4th edition Robert cup

organised by Assam Rifles

Sentinels of the North East

Winner of Robert Cup 2024

In a display of  great skill and determination, United Brothers FC and Taphou FC teams fought valiantly, resulting in a tied score of 1-1 at the end of full time and 2-2 after extra time. The decisive moment came during the penalty shootout, where United Brothers FC emerged victorious with a score of 4-3, securing the championship title.

United Brothers FC have been crowned champions of Robert Cup 2024

Winner of Robert Cup 2023

The final match between Tiipumei FC and Esii United was truly remarkable, with the match extending into extra time and ultimately being decided by a penalty shootout.

Esü United FC have been crowned champions!

Our History

Highlights of Robert Cup 2025

Winner - Rs 3,00,000/-

Runners Up - Rs 1,50,000/-


Exhibition Match & Coordinating Conference Conducted On 18 Jan 25 for 4th Edition of Lt Col(Late) Robert Memorial Football Tournament

Robert Cup 2025 Timeline

17 Feb 25
Qtr Final 1

Sadar Hills FC vs Leivons FC

17 Feb 25
Qtr Final 2

HIlls Academy vs Asufii FA (U-17)

18 Feb 25
Qtr Final 3

HIlls United FC vs Makhrelui FC

18 Feb 25
Qtr Final 4

Senapti FC vs Zalengam FC

Points - Quarter Final Matches

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DateTimeMatchVenue
4 Feb 202510:30am - 12:30pmMakhrelui FC vs Sadar Hills FCAstro Turf SPT
01:00pm - 03:00pmHills United FC vs United Kirat FCAstro Turf SPT
5 Feb 202509:30am - 11:30amSadar Hills FA vs Zeliangrong FCAstro Turf SPT
11:30am - 01:30pmSenapati FC vs Laizon FCAstro Turf SPT
01:30pm - 03:30pmEsii United vs F4 ChangeAstro Turf SPT
6 Feb 202507:30am - 09:30amHills Academy vs Sakol FCAstro Turf SPT
09:30am - 11:30amSadar Hills FC vs Gorkha FAAstro Turf SPT
12:00pm - 02:00pmUB FC vs Makhrelui FCAstro Turf SPT
02:00pm - 04:00pmZalengam FC vs Sagarmatha FCAstro Turf SPT
7 Feb 202507:30am - 09:30amUnited Kirat vs Leivons FCAstro Turf SPT
09:30am - 11:30amHills United FC vs Esii United FCAstro Turf SPT
12:00pm - 02:00pmZeliangrong FC vs Asufii FA U-17Astro Turf SPT
02:00pm - 04:00pmSadar Hills FA vs Senapati FCAstro Turf SPT
8 Feb 202508:00am - 10:00amUB FC vs Gorkha FAAstro Turf SPT
10:30am - 12:30pmZalengam FC vs Hills AcademyAstro Turf SPT
01:30pm - 03:30pmSagarmatha FC vs Sakol FCAstro Turf SPT
10 Feb 202508:00am - 10:00amF4 Change vs Hills United FCAstro Turf SPT
10:30am - 12:30pmAsufii FA U-17 vs Senapati FCAstro Turf SPT
01:30pm - 03:30pmEsii United vs Leivons FCAstro Turf SPT
11 Feb 202508:00am - 10:00amGorkha FA vs Makhrelui FCAstro Turf SPT
10:30am - 12:30pmSadar Hills FA vs Laizon FCAstro Turf SPT
01:30pm - 03:30pmUnited Kirat vs F4 ChangeAstro Turf SPT
12 Feb 202507:30am - 09:30amSadar Hills FC vs UB FCAstro Turf SPT
09:30am - 11:30amLeivons FC vs Hills United FCAstro Turf SPT
12:00pm - 02:00pmAsufii FA U-17 vs Laizon FCAstro Turf SPT
02:00pm - 04:00pmZeliangrong FC vs Senapati FCAstro Turf SPT
13/02/202508:00am - 10:00amUnited Kirat vs Esii UnitedAstro Turf SPT
10:30am - 12:30pmHills Academy vs Sagarmatha FCAstro Turf SPT
01:30pm - 03:30pmSakol FC vs Zalengam FCAstro Turf SPT
14/02/202508:00am - 10:00amAsufii FA U-17 vs Sadar Hills FAAstro Turf SPT
10:30am - 12:30pmF4 Change vs Leivons FCAstro Turf SPT
01:30pm - 03:30pmLaizon FC vs Zeliangrong FCAstro Turf SPT

Pools & Points League Matches

Pool A

PosTeamPWinLossDGFGAGDTotal Points
13300144+109
2311138-54
3312054+13
4302106-61

Pool B

PosTeamPWinLossDGFGAGDTotal Points
13210106+46
2321076+16
3312049-53
431204403
500000000

Pool C

PosTeamPWinLossDGFGAGDTotal Points
1330082+69
2311174+34
3312057-23
4302135-21

Pool D

PosTeamPWinLossDGFGAGDTotal Points
14400144+1012
24310145+99
34220118+36
44031617-111
54031414-101

About

Lt Col Robert TA

Lt Col Robert TA was born on January 24, 1981 to Thoiba Angelus, a social worker and K Karaila, a government school teacher, in the village of Maram Center in Senapati district of Manipur.

He was the eldest of eight siblings. At the age of 23, Lt Col Robert joined the Indian Army in 2004 through the Technical Entry Scheme (TES) examination. He made history by becoming the first person from the Maram Naga community to serve as an officer in the Indian Army. Lt Col Robert was commissioned into the Corps of Engineers, a crucial combat support arm of the Indian Army.

In addition to his dedication to military service, Lt Col Robert was an accomplished sportsman who excelled in various sports, particularly football. During his training days, his course-mates gave him the nickname “Ronaldo,” after the famous football player. In 2008, as a captain, Lt Col Robert led his squad to victory in the prestigious Army Adventure Challenge Cup, earning him the Vice-Chief of the Army Staff Commendation award. He was promoted to the rank of Lt Col in 2017, and by 2020, he had served for around 16 years in various operational areas.