The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has nominated FFSL President Anura De Silva as Head of AFC Delegation for Sharjah Stadium which is one of the official venues for ongoing AFC Asian Cup 2019 in UAE.
The championship kicked off on 5th January 2019 with the final to be played on 1st February 2019 in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
A total of 24 nations of Asian continent compete in the championship for this prestigious trophy. AFC Asian Cup is the Asia’s biggest competition and the second oldest continental competition in World Football.
De Silva is on duty for AFC from 4th to 22nd January 2019 and this is a great opportunity for a Sri Lankan to hold a high position during the Asian Cup He is one of the best administrators who is having vast experience in Football administration joined FFSL in 2008 and gradually rose to the top
He has served Sri Lankan Football as a player as well as an administrator for .a long time
“Actually, this is a proud moment for me as well as my country to have this opportunity, and also our dream is to see Sri Lanka also compete at the highest level in the near future. We, as a team will give of our best to reach that target successfully” said Anura De Silva.
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