President praises winning national football team and vows continued support for their future accomplishments
President Ranil Wickremesinghe met with the victorious Sri Lankan National Football Team on Tuesday (26) at the Presidential Secretariat. He commended the team’s efforts in their recent triumph over Bhutan, marking the first win in a decade.
The President expressed his support for the football team’s aspiration to claim the South Asian Championship (SAFF) next year, pledging his commitment to advancing football infrastructure in the near future. Football’s popularity has surged in Sri Lanka in recent months, with the Football Federation of Sri Lanka (FFSL) assembling a formidable national team comprising talented players of Sri Lankan descent from various professional leagues worldwide. Sri Lanka’s national team secured victory against Bhutan in the recently concluded FIFA Series 2024.
During the visit, FFSL President Jaswar Umar, Head Coach Andy Morrison, and the entire national team had the opportunity to meet with the President and pose for photographs. As a symbolic gesture of honour, FFSL President Jaswar Umar presented President Ranil Wickremesinghe with a customized National Football Jersey.
President Ranil Wickremesinghe met with the victorious Sri Lankan National Football Team to commend their recent triumph over Bhutan. This win marked the team’s first victory in a decade. The President expressed his support for the team’s goal of winning the South Asian Championship (SAFF) next year and promised to improve football infrastructure. The Football Federation of Sri Lanka has assembled a strong national team with players from various professional leagues worldwide. During the meeting, the President received a customized National Football Jersey as a gesture of honor. Sri Lanka’s national team recently secured victory in the FIFA Series 2024.
