Zahira College beat St Benedict’s College 2-0 in the final of the Zahira Veterans Battle of the Masters 2023 football tournament for the second consecutive year at the Zahira College ground.
This year’s tournament coincided with the 130th Anniversary Year of Excellence of the College.
St. Benedict’s College, De Mazenod College, Nalanda College, St. Peter’s College, Royal College, Wesley College, Zahira College and Zahira College Gampola took part.
Captain of the champion team Imran Thaam received late Feroz Inham memorial award from the principal of Zahira College Trizviiy Marikkar.
Player of the final Zahira College’s FM Nazrullah, Best Goal Keeper St. Benedict’s College Lalantha Kumara and Golden Boot winner Zahira College’s M. Yassaar received awards and medals.
Zahira College Old Boys Association President Alavi Mukthar, Secretary Nuzri Munsoor, Zahira Veterans Co-Project Chairman Shiraj Sallay, General Secretary FM Nazrullah, Zahira College Sports Chairman Naina Mohamed, Media Secretary Jawfer Sadiq and members were also present on the occasion.