SportThe world football governing body, FIFA, has responded positively to a request made by the Football Federation of Sri Lanka (FFSL) to build a fully-fledged stadium, which will be a first-ever in the country. FIFA granting the green light for the project means that FFSL will get its first fully-owned ground with other facilities in Sri Lanka's football history of 77 years. The FFSL develop and upgrade these facilities but they are either on lease or rent. Through the period since 1998 FFSL has received FIFA grants through three projects -- the now annual Goal Project, Tsunami Project in 2005 and twice through World Cup Bonus grants. It's a positive step forward for Sri Lanka football," de Silva stated.

Source: Sunday Times November 21, 2016 06:15 UTC