RBI are first division MDFA champs

21 March,2016 07:39 AM IST |   |  A Correspondent

Striker Abhishek Ambekar came up with a superb effort which enabled Reserve Bank of India to clinch the first division title of the Mumbai District Football Association (MDFA) League 2015-2016

The Reserve Bank of India team which clinched the Mumbai District Football Association (MDFA) league title at the Cooperage on Saturday


Striker Abhishek Ambekar came up with a superb effort which enabled Reserve Bank of India to clinch the first division title of the Mumbai District Football Association (MDFA) League 2015-2016.


The Reserve Bank of India team which clinched the Mumbai District Football Association (MDFA) league title at the Cooperage on Saturday

The dashing striker from a solo run and an equally brilliant finish, scored the all-important winning goal which earned Reserve Bank a close 1-0 win against challengers HDFC in the final played at the Cooperage ground on Saturday.

Reserve Bank received the Champions Trophy and a cash award of R40,000 from former India goalkeeper and WIFA, CEO Henry Menezes.

HDFC received the runners-up trophy and a cash prize of R20,000. Abhishek, who scored consistently through the league, got R5,000 for being the 'Player of the tournament'.

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