Nolimit 18th Zahira Super 16 Soccer 7’s on 08th December

Nolimit 18th Zahira Super 16 Soccer 7’s

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Past Prefects’ Association of Zahira College Colombo will be organizing the Nolimit 18th  Zahira Super 16  soccer 7’s tournament for the 8th consecutive time this year which will be held throughout the entire day at Race Course International Stadium on 08th of December 2024. 

Sixteen of the country’s top football-playing schools are set to compete in the prestigious Nolimit 18th Zahira Super 16 soccer 7’s, a platform designed to showcase young players’ immense talent and skill on a grand scale. This year, the event reaches a new milestone with the inclusion of an overseas participant, Stafford Sri Lankan School, Doha, adding an exciting global dimension to the competition.  

The tournament will adopt a high-intensity 7-aside format, a thrilling variation that promises actionpacked games and an unparalleled experience for players and spectators alike. This format’s fast-paced and dynamic style aims to captivate audiences and enhance the tournament’s appeal, drawing a larger crowd to support the event. 

Of the 16 teams, 8 schools have secured direct entry into the main event, thanks to their outstanding performances in the previous year’s competition. Another 12 teams battled fiercely in a qualifier round held on 9th November at Moragasmulla Grounds, Rajagiriya.  From this intense competition,7 schools emerged victorious, earning their place in the final lineup. 

As Sri Lanka seeks to elevate its presence in the global football arena, this tournament is a vital step toward achieving international recognition. By fostering talent and providing young players with exposure to high-caliber competition, the event underscores its significance in shaping the future of Sri Lankan football. 

Further, the organizing committee takes great pleasure in announcing that, the Nolimit will be the title sponsor for this tournament. 

Title Sponsor  Nolimit  Event Partners   
Platinum Sponsor  Ceylon Taste Impex 
Gold Sponsor  Date Crown Best Food Marketing 
Silver Sponsor  MF Sports  A Brand Wooden Flooring (Pvt) Ltd. 
Official Banking Partner  Amana Bank  A&A Auto Accessories 
Official Mobile Store Partner  FONO Technologies  BMS Manpower 
Official Digital Media Partner  Knockout  EFL 
Official Water Partner  Mr. FriesQ  JBR London 
Official E-Bike Partner  Zahira College, Board of Prefects 1995  Leeban Interiors  
Official Health Care Partner  Nawaloka Hospitals  Marine Grill 
Official Airline Partner  FitsAir  Ronson Bicycle 
Official Food Partner  Maggi  Shadow 
Official Beverage Partner  Milo  Sports World 
Official Ball Partner  SPD   
Official Travel Partner  May Flower  

  All the 16 participating school teams are listed below. 

Direct Qualified Schools  Qualified Schools from Qualifiers 
1. Darussalaam College, Colombo  10. Al Ameen Maha Vidyalaya, Kinniya 
2. De Mazenod College, Kandana  11. Aligar National School, Eravur 
3. Gateway International, Colombo  12. D.S. Senanayake College, Colombo 
4. Royal College, Colombo  13. Gampola Zahira College 
5. St. Benedict’s College, Colombo  14. Hameed Al Husseinie College 
6. St. Joseph’s College, Colombo  15. Maris Stella College, Negombo 
7. TB Jayah Zahira College  16. Zahira College, Dharga Town  
8. Zahira College, Colombo   
9. Stafford Sri Lankan School, Doha