Shillong Lajong add four new players to their roster; will also be part of the ISL

Shillong Lajong with the new additions to their squad

Shillong Lajong FC announced the new signings for the forthcoming 2014/15 season of Aiborlang Khongjee, David K.C. Ngaihte, Seiminlen Doungel and Rehnesh Thumbirumbu Paramba and they will also be part of the ISL's North East United FC team.

Former Lajong Captain Aibor Khongjee is all set to make a comeback after a two season stint with Kolkata outfit Mohun Bagan AC. The 26 year old defender had a successful season at Mohun Bagan last year and also made his debut for the National Team in 2013.JCT Academy product Seimeinlen Doungel is a 20 year old forward player who hails from Manipur and he left Kolkata giants East Bengal Club to join the Reds in the upcoming I-League season. He is currently with the India Under-23 team preparing for the 2014 Incheon Asian Games with exposure trips to the Czech Republic and China.Lajong FC has also inked the services of David Ngaihte and Rehenesh T.P. David, a Manipuri Midfielder grew-up playing football in New Delhi while Goalkeeper Rehenesh T.P., who hails from Kerala also signed a new deal with the Reds. The Club will look to benefit immensely from the services of these talented new signings.Prior to this latest development, Lajong FC agreed terms with five new players who also represented India in the Under-19 AFC Cup qualifiers last year namely, Alen Deory from Assam, Vishal Kaith from Himachal Pradesh, Issac Vanmalsawma and Joseph Lalfakzuala from Mizoram, and Pritam Kumar Singh from Manipur for the Lajong Senior Team Squad.Altogether, Lajong has signed nine domestic players who will also ply their trade in the much anticipated IMG-Reliance organised Indian Super League which is scheduled to commence in September 2014.Assamese striker Durga Boro who joined Lajong in February 2014, has extended his contract with the Reds and will also be part of the North East United FC squad.Shillong Lajong FC Head Coach Thangboi Singto said, "This is a step forward for the Club and we are extremely delighted to have secured the services of these talented players to our club and feel confident that they will help us achieve our targets in the upcoming season."

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