| All India Governor's Gold Cup | |
| Country | India |
|---|---|
| Dates | 8 – 24 November |
| Championship venue | Gangtok |
| Teams | 16 |
| Champions | (1st title) |
| Matches played | 12 |
| Goals scored | 47 (3.92 per match) |
The 2024 Sikkim Gold Cup (also known as 2024 All India Governor's Gold Cup) was the 40th edition of the Sikkim Gold Cup, hosted by the Sikkim Football Association.[1][2]
The tournament featured sixteen teams, including Indian Super League and I-League academies, I-League 2, State leagues and international invitees from Bhutan, Malaysia, Nepal and UAE.[3][4][5][6]
The final was held between Gangtok Himalayan and NorthEast United, in which NorthEast United won through penalties.[7][8] Honorary Chief guest of the match were Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang and Governor Om Prakash Mathur.[9][10]
There was also an exhibition match played on 23 November, with teams being Chief Minister XI and GTA XI. Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang was having pre match sessions and giving youth a message to indulge in sports.[11]
Teams[edit | edit source]
| Pre-Qualifying | Pre-Quarter | Quarterfinals |
|---|---|---|
Venue[edit | edit source]
| Gangtok | |
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Capacity: 30,000
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Matches[edit | edit source]
All international teams have been given a direct quarterfinal berth.[12]
Bracket[edit | edit source]
Pre-Quarter[edit | edit source]
| 12 November 2024 | Sikkim Police  | 3–4 | Gokulam Kerala | Gangtok |
| 14:00 | Stadium: Paljor Stadium |
| 13 November 2024 | Gangtok Himalayan | 1–1 (4–3 p) | Sudeva Delhi | Gangtok |
| 14:00 | Stadium: Paljor Stadium |
| 14 November 2024 | Khawzawl Vengthar | 1–3 | NorthEast United | Gangtok |
| 14:00 | Stadium: Paljor Stadium |
| 15 November 2024 | Chennaiyin | 1–0 | Diamond Harbour | Gangtok |
| 14:00 | Stadium: Paljor Stadium |
Quarter-finals[edit | edit source]
| 16 November 2024 | Gokulam Kerala | 2–1 |  Transport United | Gangtok |
| 14:00 | Stadium: Paljor Stadium |
| 17 November 2024 | Gangtok Himalayan | 3–0 |  Kelantan Darul Naim | Gangtok |
| 14:00 | Stadium: Paljor Stadium |
| 18 November 2024 | NorthEast United | 6–1 |  Royal | Gangtok |
| 14:00 | Stadium: Paljor Stadium |
| 19 November 2024 | Chennaiyin | 1–0 |  Church Boys United | Gangtok |
| 17:30 | Stadium: Paljor Stadium |
Semi-finals[edit | edit source]
| 20 November 2024 | Gokulam Kerala | 0–2 | NorthEast United | Gangtok |
| 17:30 | Stadium: Paljor Stadium |
| 21 November 2024 | Gangtok Himalayan | 2–1 | Chennaiyin | Gangtok |
| 17:30 | Stadium: Paljor Stadium |
Final[edit | edit source]
| 24 November 2024 | NorthEast United Template:Fbicon | 0–0 (4–3 p) | Template:Fbicon Gangtok Himalayan | Gangtok |
| 14:30 | Stadium: Paljor Stadium |
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Governor's Gold Cup making a comeback with 16 teams". Sikkimexpress. Retrieved 2024-10-30.
- ↑ "Sikkim Football Association meeting addresses challenges ahead of All India Governors Gold Cup". India Today NE (in हिन्दी). 2024-09-29. Retrieved 2024-10-30.
- ↑ "Governor's Gold Cup returns, Northeast United among teams to compete". thebridge.in. 2024-10-28. Retrieved 2024-10-30.
- ↑ "All lndia Governor's Gold Cup football tournament to be held in Gangtok from Nov 8-12". The Week. Retrieved 2024-10-30.
- ↑ "Governor's Gold Cup Returns in Grand Style with International Flair and Local Pride". The Voice Of Sikkim. 2024-11-02. Retrieved 2024-11-03.
- ↑ "Gold Cup back after 5-year gap: Sikkim to host soccer tourney with teams from India, abroad". telegraphindia.com.
- ↑ "NorthEast United FC win Governor's Gold Cup". The Bridge. 24 November 2024. Archived from the original on 24 November 2024. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
- ↑ Gautam, Jaswant (24 November 2024). "NORTHEAST UNITED FC LIFTS 40TH GOVERNOR'S GOLD CUP". The Sikkim Express. Gangtok. Archived from the original on 25 November 2024. Retrieved 25 November 2024.
- ↑ https://thebridge.in/football/northeast-united-fc-win-governors-gold-cup-50777
- ↑ https://voiceofsikkim.com/north-east-united-fc-clinches-victory-at-governors-gold-cup-final-in-sikkim/
- ↑ https://www.indiatodayne.in/sikkim/story/sikkim-hosts-exhibition-match-ahead-of-governors-gold-cup-finale-1125698-2024-11-23
- ↑ "Transport United FC to Compete in the 40th Governor's Gold Cup - Transport United Football Club". 2024-10-30. Retrieved 2024-11-03.