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Celebrating the pinnacle of regional football, Honorable Ranjith Rodrigo joined the FFSL leadership to crown Mawanella United Sports Club as the undisputed champions of the FFSL League One Tournament 2025.
A Dominant 3-0 Final Victory
Mawanella United secured the title with a commanding 3-0 win over Beruwala’s Great Star SC in the decisive second-leg final held at the Racecourse Grounds in Colombo. The victory earned the club a trophy and a grand cash prize of one million rupees.
Awards Ceremony & Distinguished Guests
The championship trophy and cash awards were presented by a senior delegation of football administrators, highlighting the federation’s support for league growth:
- 🏆 Jaswar Umar – President of the Football Federation of Sri Lanka (FFSL)
- 🏆 Hon. Ranjith Rodrigo – Vice President of the FFSL & SAFF Vice President
- 🏆 Saharan Singhawansha – Vice President of the Sri Lanka Football Competitions Committee
Road to Glory
Mawanella United showcased exceptional tactical discipline throughout the tournament. In the final showdown, Mohamed Shakeel opened the scoring in the first half, followed by a brilliant second-half brace from star player Mohamed Safran to seal the comprehensive victory.
Developing the Next Generation
As a steadfast advocate for the professionalization of the game, Ranjith Rodrigo noted that the success of clubs like Mawanella United is vital for the health of the national football ecosystem. By providing competitive platforms through the home-and-away League One format, the FFSL continues to unearth talent from every corner of the island.
Congratulations to Mawanella United on their historic achievement and their promotion to the next tier of Sri Lankan football excellence.
