[35][36] On 4 July 2021, NEROCA signed Khogen Singh as their head coach for the 2021–22 I-League season,[37] and began the league journey with a 3–2 win against Sreenidi Deccan on 27 December 2021.

[41] In October, the club roped in Malaysian manager Jacob Joseph as head coach for 2023–24 league season.

[42] In April 2024, NEROCA along with TRAU, refused to travel to Mizoram to play Aizawl in their away matches and the games were cancelled by the AIFF; Both the teams from Manipur were relegated to I-League 2.

[43][44][45] In the official club crest, there is map of Manipur in background and an anchor of sailing boat in foreground.

[66] The Imphal Derby gained fame in 2022 during the 131st edition of Durand Cup when competitive football returned to the city after COVID-19 pandemic in India.

[67][68] The Government of Manipur declared a half-holiday for all governmental and educational institutions in build-up to the match on 18 August,[69] where NEROCA defeated TRAU by 3–1 in Group-C opener.

[71][72] Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply.

The club clinched AMFA (All Manipur Football Association) Futsal Cup in 2005, defeating SSU in final.

[142] The club is currently competing in Col. Arunkumar Memorial Inter-club Futsal Tournament, achieved third place in the 2023 edition.