Sri Lanka is standing tall as the only South Asian nation to secure a win during the current international window, defeating Chinese Taipei 3-1 in their AFC Asian Qualifiers (2027 Saudi Arabia) Group ‘D’ clash at the Racecourse Grounds, Colombo.

While regional rivals India, Maldives, Nepal, Bhutan, and Bangladesh all faced defeats, Sri Lanka’s triumph is no coincidence—it’s the result of a bold, strategic transformation in national football.

🔺 From Rank 207 to 196 in just 11 months, the rise is real.

Under the leadership of FFSL President Jaswar Umar, the team has been professionalised—from appointing an experienced head coach to assembling a fully professional squad and launching structured high-performance training camps.

This is more than a win—it’s a statement of intent. Sri Lankan football is rising