Sri Lanka Dominates Seychelles 3-0 in Football Friendly

Sri Lanka commenced their FIFA international friendly series with a decisive 3-0 triumph against Seychelles on September 27, 2026. The goals came from Adhavan Raja Mohan, who converted a penalty just before halftime and added another from a free kick in the 52nd minute, and Dillon de Silva, who scored the final goal in the 76th minute. This victory is a significant step in Sri Lanka's preparation for the upcoming SAFF Cup.

The team is participating in a series of four FIFA-approved international friendlies. Following their matches against Seychelles on September 27 and September 30, they are scheduled to play against Syria on October 4 and Mauritius on October 6. Sri Lanka aims to win the SAFF Cup again after a 31-year hiatus, their last victory being in 1995. The 15th edition of the SAFF Championship is slated for Dhaka, Bangladesh, from November 4 to November 17, 2026.