Sri Lanka’s premier football tournament, the Dialog Champions League, enters the ‘Super 8’ stage from 27th August, as the top four teams in group A and B vie for ultimate glory in local football.
The first match in the Super 8 will be between Air Force SC and Army SC at 4.00pm at Racecourse grounds while Renown SC and Blue Star SC take on each other in the 6.00pm kick-off under lights at the same venue.
At the end of the qualifying round, from Group A Army SC emerged as leaders with Solid SC in second despite losing to Blue Star SC, as third placed Colombo FC lost to group leaders Army as well as Solid SC. Blue Star SC took fourth place edging out Negombo Youth SC.
In Group B, Renown SC are in first place and below them is New Youngs SC in second, Navy SC in third and Air Force fourth.
Fixtures: Dialog Champions League – Super 8
President of the Football Federation of Sri Lanka, Mr.Anura De Silva said,
“We are delighted with the scope developed last year, which really improved the quality and standard of football by the teams that qualified to play in the Super 8 stage. In 2016, we reduced the number of teams from 22 to 18, and we have had better performances from teams as well as the momentum for the crowd to enjoy. We wish all the Super 8 teams best of luck and may the best team emerge champions.”
At the last year’s Dialog Champions League, Colombo FC emerged champs, fending off stiff competition from Renown SC and SL Army SC.
Photo Album – Dialog Champions League 2016 Super 8 Press Conference
