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FIFA APPOINTS FFSL CHIEF JASWAR UMAR TO GRASSROOTS AND AMATEUR FOOTBALL COMMITTEE

Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka

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October 13, 2025

World governing body FIFA has appointed Football Federation of Sri Lanka (FFSL) President Jaswar Umar to its prestigious Committee for Grassroots and Amateur Football.

- By SUSIL PREMALAL

FIFA APPOINTS FFSL CHIEF JASWAR UMAR TO GRASSROOTS AND AMATEUR FOOTBALL COMMITTEE

The appointment comes at a significant time for Sri Lankan football, which has witnessed rapid growth under Umar's leadership over the past 18 months. His strategic vision and reform-driven approach have reshaped the country's football structure, enhancing professionalism, governance, and performance standards.

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