I-League side NEROCA (North Eastern Re-Organising Cultural Association) FC have announced that they have signed experienced defender Saikhom Thomas for the 2020/21 season.

33 year old Laipham Khunou-born Saikhom Thomas has come through the local system in Manipur having played for teams like NISA, AIM and AFC in the local leagues besides spending time in playing for Shillong-based sides Ar-Hima FC and Rangdajied United FC, where he has experience in playing in the I-League.

Also Saikhom Thomas has represented Manipur on three occasions in the Santosh Trophy.

NEROCA after having signed a number of talentd youngsters, they signed Saikhom Thomas to bring some experience to their team.