The 20th edition of the Gampola Football League Championship 2017 for Division I and II for ‘The Traveler’ Trophy and ‘Bobby Cup’ commenced yesterday at the Wigulawatte stadium and will continue till August 20. This tournament which started in 1997 has been conducted for two decades without any disruption. This achievement was made possible for the Gampola FL mainly due to the sponsorships for the past two decades by Rizan Riyal, Managing Director of ‘The Traveler’ and A. Razak, President GFL and Chairman of Bobby Industries Gampola.
This year’s Division I is competed by seven teams while the Division II has attracted eight teams. Last year’s Division I Champions Evershine SC is expected to face stiff challenge from Red Sun SC.
Mid Valley SC the Division II Champs in 2016 has been promoted to Division I this year and could pose a big threat to all Division I teams during this Championship as they intend to establish their position further in Division I. Participating teams ‘A’Division: Red Sun SC, Aston Villa SC, National United SC Mid Valley SC, Crystal Palace FC, Geli Oya FC and Evershine SC.
‘B’ Division: Red Sun SC B, Green land SC, Young Rovers SC, Gampola SC, Cameroon SC, Emirates SC and Evershine SC ‘B’. (BP)