Lankan Football Captain resigns over FIFA ban Sujan Perera Source:Dailynews The Captain of the Sri Lanka Men’s Football Team, Sujan Perera has decided to step down from his position of leading the national side until the FIFA ban on Sri Lanka Football (SLF) is lifted. In a letter addressed to the President of SLF, Sujan has emphasised the reason for his stepping down from the captaincy after having represented the country in nearly 40 internationals since 2011. “In my time I hope I did everything I can, on and off the field to help my players to perform better in each and every game,” Sujan stated in his letter. “I will wait till the FIFA ban is lifted as captain, just to guide my boys since there’s no one to take the responsibility. My service as a player will be there until I retire,” he added. SLF was handed a ...
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Sri Lanka should play attacking football – skipper Sujan Perera-by Althaf Nawaz Sujan Perera Source:Dailynews The Sri Lankan football should continue to play attacking football than taking a defensive approach said skipper Sujan Perera speaking to media after the conclusion of the match against Nepal which they lost 2-3 in a closely contested match at the National stadium Monday. “We have to get into the culture of playing attacking football which will definitely benefit us on the long haul. Today all football playing nations are adopting this strategy and believe in-‘offense is the best way defense’. Said Sujan Perera. The 13th South Asian Football Federation Championship is the premier football tour0nament in the region is being held in the Maldives. Sri Lanka lost the matches 1-0 to Bangladesh followed by to Nepal lost 3-2. In the both these matches, the Sri Lankan players put up their best ever performance in ...
