Maldives National team departs for SAFF C'Ship

Maldives national team departs to South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) Championship to be held from December 2 – 11 in Delhi, India. Maldives President, His Excellency Mohammed Nasheed, President of Football Association of Maldives (FAM), Ali Azim, Parliamentarians, staff of FAM, past players and other supporters gathered near Republican square to bid farewell to the team. 

In the ceremony, President wished the whole team success in the tournament and urged the players to play with national spirit.

“I wish the team success in the tournament and I urge the players to play with the national spirit. If we play in national spirit, I am sure we will end up the winners.”

A lot of supporters and well-wishers attended the ceremony. Harubee played traditional Bodu- Beru to welcome the players.

The 20 players and officials will reach Delhi this evening. Maldives is the first team to reach the delhi .