CBL Samaposha empowers U14 Inter-School National Football Championship for 14th consecutive year

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CBL Samaposha has announced the sponsorship of ‘Samaposha Under-14 National Football Championship’ for the 14th consecutive time.

Organised by the Sri Lanka School Football Association (SSFA), the ‘Samaposha Under-14 National Football Championship’ is scheduled to be held in the months of November and December 2025. The Football Federation is also providing guidance and direction for the tournament.

With over 12,000 school football players taking part in the tournament, the enthusiastic response to the school football championship over the years has been exceptional from schools islandwide. Participants for the championship are from all twenty-five districts of the island and matches are to be held in 32 centres, with 510 boys’ teams and 110 girls’ teams competing. In the tournament, 33 winning boys’ teams and 25 girls’ teams will qualify for the second round scheduled in Galle at three locations including the Dadalla Sports Complex, BTS Ground and the Football Federation Ground.

The first round of the tournament begins in November, and the second round will be held from 5 to 7 December in Galle. The final rounds will be held on 13 December at the Racecourse Grounds, Colombo. Special recognition and awards are to be presented at the end of the tournament for the best player from the boys and girls categories and the best goalkeeper.

CBL Food Cluster Director/Chief Executive Officer Manjula Dahanayake said, “CBL Samaposha proudly continues the long-standing sponsorship of the Samaposha Under-14 National Football Championship, building youth football, teamwork, and discipline across Sri Lanka. As a homegrown brand, we are committed to investing in youth development and national sporting excellence through initiatives such as this and other sporting platforms we support.”

Sri Lanka Football Federation CEO/General Secretary Iraj Wimalasuriya noted, “We are proud to support the CBL Samaposha Under-14 National Football Championship for the 14th consecutive year. The tournament is a sporting event and a platform to nurture the next generation of football talent in Sri Lanka. Joining hands with CBL Samaposha, we aim to deliver another memorable championship celebrating skills, passion, and potential of school players, and also contribute meaningfully to the development of youth sports in the country.”

Sri Lanka Schools Football Association President U.S.A. Bandara Leelarathna said, “This year’s competition draws attention for giving students from remote areas a chance to compete with multiple Under-14 teams. We have high expectations and sincerely thank CBL Samaposha for their continued support in making the championship a success.”

Education Ministry Director Sports and Physical Education Lt/Col. Anura Abeywickrema said, “For many young players, the tournament is their first competitive experience, shaping a future in sport. Events such as these are vital to Sri Lanka’s sporting landscape, and CBL Samaposha’s 14 years of dedicated support is deeply appreciated.”