ITANAGAR, 2 Sep: Two second-half goals from Khyoda Taku helped Arunachal Pradesh register crucial a 2-0 win over Himachal Pradesh in the Junior Boys' National Football Championship for BC Roy Trophy 2026-27 (Tier 2) at the RK Ashram Ground, Narainpur, Chhattisgarh, on Wednesday.

Taku netted the goals in the 47th minute and in added time (90+3 min).

The win was crucial for Arunachal Pradesh to keep alive their hopes of securing a place in the next stage of the championship.

Arunachal Pradesh will play their next Group A match against Andhra Pradesh on 4 September.