FFSL successfully concludes inaugural Inter-Academy Football Carnival
View(s):The inaugural Inter-Academy Football Carnival was successfully concluded on February 16 at the City Football Complex in Colombo. The programme was organised by the Technical Department of Football Federation of Sri Lanka (FFSL).
A total of 26 Football Academies from Colombo, Matara, Kalutara, Galle and Gampaha took part in the first phase of Inter-Academy Football Carnival held in Colombo, The second phase is being planned to be held in Kandy next month.
The programme was a highly successful event which brought happiness, competitiveness and unity among kids who really enjoyed the event. Not only children, but also the parents engaged with this programme keenly.
“We hope to conduct these types of Football Carnivals all over the country as a great investment to the future of Sri Lanka Football. Coaches can identify talented and skillful young kids through this type of event and develop their skills to the national levels. Also this is a great opportunity to attract young kids to play football and make popular Football among the children,” said Dudley Steinwall, the Manager of Football Academies of FFSL.
The carnival was conducted for the Under-12 age category and 26 Football Academies were divided into seven groups and they played in their groups. At the end, seven group champions were selected. Barcelona Football Academy, First Touch Football Academy, Saunders Football Academy, Manchester Soccer Academy, Renown Football Academy, Jaffna Football Academy and Java Lane Football Academy emerged champions of their respective groups.