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Sougou scores four as Mumbai City FC record second win of pre-season tour

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Thailand, Sep 9 (IANS) Mumbai City FC ran rampant against Lampang FC, thumping them 6-2 for their second consecutive win in their pre-season campaign here on Sunday evening.

The floodgates were opened up as early as in the 14th minute by former Olympique de Marseilles player Modou Sougou with a neat close range finish.

Bouyed by such an early breakthrough, the Islanders stayed on the offensive all through, looking for goals. Senegal’s Sougou made another move, storming into the box only to be fouled and awarded a penalty.

Brazilian Rafael Bastos stepped up and slotted the ball home easily to double their lead in the first half itself.

Mumbai City FC continued to run riot in the second half too, with Sougou finding space inside the box again to score another smart goal in the 53rd minute to give the team a strong three-goal cushion.

Toying with the defence, and showing breathtaking form, Sougou added one more goal, rounding the Lampang goalkeeper and scoring into an empty net, to complete a treble.

Lampang FC, currently plying their trade in the Thai League 2, fought back at that stage to cut down the margin in the 63rd minute.

Last edition’s captain for the Islanders, Lucian Goian then was adjudged to have handled the ball which resulted in a penalty. Even though Kunal Sawant dived the right way, his effort couldn’t prevent Lampang’s Bell from scoring their first goal.

Modou Sougou was, however, unstoppable, unleashing a vicious strike from about 25 yards that left the keeper stunned, scoring his fourth goal of the game.

With a hefty 5-1 lead, Mumbai City FC relaxed a bit but substitute Pranjal Bhumij scored one more to make it 6-1, finding the top corner with a delightful finish.

Lampang FC, however, found the net one more time to end the clash 6-2, getting an easy finish after Ravi’s save rebounded and fell into Chok’s path with an empty net in front of him.

Mumbai City FC are on a 15-day long pre-season tour in Thailand, and are training with an eye on the Hero ISL which begins later this month.

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Dr. Abhishek Verma Dedicates a Shelter in Memory of His Mother, Veena Verma, at KGMU; Inaugurated by Daughter Nicolle Verma

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World-renowned business tycoon Dr. Abhishek Verma has supported Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission. In memory of his mother, Late Veena Verma, who was a 3 term Rajya Sabha MP.

Dr. Verma dedicated a state-of-the-art free permanent shelter for the attendants of patients at KGMU Medical University, Lucknow, under the aegis of Vijay Shree Foundation. His daughter, Nicolle Verma, inaugurated the shelter.

During the event, Foodman Vishal Singh honored Nicolle Verma by presenting her with a memento. Mrs. Nidhi Sharma and Avantika Yadav, associated with the organization, welcomed her with garlands. Following this, Nicolle Verma distributed essential items to the attendants and also handed out fruits. She became emotional remembering her grandmother on her birth anniversary.

On this occasion, she also inaugurated the “Veena Verma Sevalaya” in memory of her grandmother, Veena Verma, to serve the attendants. She expressed, “I feel proud that my family is engaged in nation-building as well as social service. Today, in collaboration with Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh Ji, I feel immensely proud to dedicate this shelter for the poor, helpless, and needy attendants of patients battling serious illnesses like cancer. I am honored to be associated with the Hunger-Free World Mission for humanity.”

Inspired by the continuous humanitarian service provided by Vijay Shree Foundation over the past 17 years, Nicolle Verma donated 10 lakh rupees to support the cause. The purpose of this donation is to ensure that services continue for the needy attendants of patients suffering from severe illnesses in hospitals, as facilitated by Foodman Vishal Singh.

It is noteworthy that Dr. Abhishek Verma’s family has a legacy of public and philanthropic service. They are helping millions to carry forward the values and service work of their parents. On the occasion of his mother’s birth anniversary, Dr. Abhishek Verma dedicated this state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College to serve the attendants of patients through the Vijay Shree Foundation.

Supporting Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission, Dr. Abhishek Verma assured that he would continually support keeping this flame of humanity alive. He also promised to assist in providing medicines to the helpless patients.

Continuing her grandmother’s legacy of service, Nicolle Verma personally served food to the needy patients and attendants. She said, “It is our good fortune to have received the joy of doing this noble work today through Foodman Vishal Singh. I have taken another step forward in carrying my family’s values and cooperation by joining hands with the Vijay Shree Foundation. My father taught me to serve and help the needy, and I feel happy when I bring a smile to someone’s face.”

On the birth anniversary of the late Veena Verma, the event organizer, Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh, said, “We feel proud and happy that Dr. Abhishek Verma, a globally renowned business tycoon, has extended his support to uplift our country from the hunger index. Today, on his mother’s birth anniversary, he inaugurated a state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College, which will always be helpful for the needy attendants of patients. It is a pleasure for me and the organization to receive the affection of Mr. Verma.”

The event was attended by General Manager Verma Family Office Hemant Garg, Sonu Rajput, and the organization’s volunteers, including Sandeep Singh, Parmeshwar Ji, Prashant Rao Gautam, Balram Singh, Ramesh Chaudhary, Suman, Jeetu, Anil, Suraj, Vinay, Manish Bhadauria, Manas Mehrotra, Vivek, Apurv, Happy, and others.

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