Java Lane and Khalil FC Share Honours at Federation Cup 2026

The Federation Cup 2026 football tournament, organised by Manchester Soccer Academy, concluded on October 11 at the Colombo Thurstan College grounds.

A total of 44 teams representing 24 football academies competed in the tournament, which featured two age categories: Under-14 and Under-16.

In the Under-14 final, Java Lane Academy faced Khalil FC. Java Lane secured the championship with a 2–0 victory.

The Under-16 final also saw Java Lane take on Khalil FC. Both teams scored one goal each during the match, leaving the contest level at 1–1 at the end of regulation time.

The match was subsequently decided by a penalty shootout, in which Khalil FC prevailed 5–4 to secure the Under-16 championship.

Sports Minister Sunil Kumara Gamage and Sri Lanka Football Federation President Jaswar Umar attended the trophy presentation ceremony.