Thounaojam becomes India's first-ever FIFA World Cup scorer
Sixteen-year-old Jeakson Thounaojam became the first player in history to score for India in a FIFA World Cup on Monday. The U-17 team midfielder headed to convert a corner into a goal in the 82nd minute against Colombia to help India equalise. Thounaojam, who hails from Thoubal, Manipur, is a product of Minerva Punjab FC Academy based in Chandigarh.