Bikash Jairu entered the annals of the glorious history of football in Sikkim by becoming the first Sikkimese footballer to score a goal in Indian Super League (ISL), the country’s premiere football league, the Sikkim Express reported.
The 27-year-old winger from Geyzing, the headquarter of West Sikkim district came in as a substitute to score the winner for Jamshepur FC against Mumbai City at Mumbai on Thursday evening with only six minutes left in the game.
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His goal earned the crucial three points for his team brightening the chances of Jamshepur FC to qualify for the semi-finals.
Mentionably, six footballers from Sikkim are currently playing for their respective clubs in the ISL.
A visibly elated Jairu was quoted in the report as quite satisfied by his contribution in his team.
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Another footballer from Sikkim Robin Gurung is also in the Jamshedpur FC squad as a defender.
The 2-1 victory over Mumbai City pushed Jamshedpur to the top four for the first time in this season.
The ISL debutants now have 22 points from 14 matches.