Sri Lanka Football

AFC President Praises Remarkable Progress of Sri Lankan Football

Tokyo, Japan — President of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC), H.E. Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa, met with Football Federation of Sri Lanka (FFSL) President Jaswar Umar on the sidelines of the AFC Extraordinary Congress in Tokyo, Japan.

During the meeting, the AFC President praised the recent progress of the Sri Lanka national football team, highlighting its significant rise in the FIFA World Rankings as a reflection of the country’s growing potential and ambitions in regional football.

Jaswar Umar expressed his sincere gratitude to the AFC leadership for its continued support and commitment to the development of football in Sri Lanka, particularly for granting two new high-quality football pitches to strengthen the country’s football infrastructure.

In addition to financial grants, the AFC continues to provide vital infrastructural and technical assistance to Sri Lanka, supporting the development of the game at both grassroots and elite levels.

Sri Lankan football has undergone a significant transformation over the past two years under the leadership and strategic vision of Jaswar Umar. This progress is increasingly evident through the national team’s improved international performances, its rise in the FIFA World Rankings, and the continued development of domestic competitions and football infrastructure.

The recognition from the AFC President further reinforces Sri Lanka’s growing momentum and reflects the importance of sustained international partnerships, strategic investment and effective leadership in building a stronger and more competitive footballing nation.

Sri Lanka Football is moving forward — with renewed ambition, stronger foundations and a clear vision for the future.

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