The most valuable player will ride away on an electric scooter at the conclusion of the Nolimit 18th Zahira Super 16 Soccer Sevens tournament that is to be held on December 8 at the Race Course Stadium in Colombo 7.
The glittering trophy being brought in by MRM Abrar the head prefect of the Zahira College
(Pic by Wimal Karunatilleke)
This much awaited tournament held annually by Zahira College Past Prefects Association, will have16 of the country’s top football playing schools in action competing for the prestigious Nolimit trophy.
Of the 16 teams, eight schools have secured direct entry to the main event mainly due to their outstanding performances in the previous year’s competition. The other teams battled fiercely in a qualifying round held on November 9. From this intense competition seven schools emerged victorious earning their place in the final lineup.
The other attractive item on the agenda is that Amana Bank has assured Rs. 500 for every goal that has been scored. This money will be donated to under privileged organizations that will help children that need medical attention. For this reason the organizers are hoping that as many goals are scored during the tournament.
Principal of Zahira College Trizviy Marikar said that there is a high demand for this particular tournament by the schools that play football.
“Football lovers look forward to this event with much enthusiasm as it paves the way to elevate the standard of the game. This tournament has been approved by Football Sri Lanka and the Education Ministry,” said Marikar.
The schools that gained direct qualification are Darussalam College, Colombo, De Mazenod College, Gateway International Colombo, Royal College, St. Benedict’s College, St. Joseph’s College, TB Jayah Zahira College, Zahira College and Stafford Sri Lanka School Doha.
Schools that qualified from the qualifying round are DS Senanayake College, Gampola Zahira, Al Ameen MV, Kinniya, Algar NS Eravur, Hameed Al Husseinie College, Maris Stella Negombo and Zahira College Dharga Town.
Nolimit is the title sponsor while Ceylon Taste Impex is the Platinum Sponsor, Date Crown Best Food Marketing is the Gold Sponsor and MF Sports is the Silver Sponsor. There are more than ten other sponsors as well.
