Sri Lanka Defeated Seychelles in International Friendly
Sri Lanka dominated the match at Stade Linite with a 3-0 victory over Seychelles.
Updated on Sept. 28, 2026 in Soccer
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Sri Lanka secured a 3-0 win against Seychelles in an international friendly match. The victory serves as preparation for the upcoming SAFF Championship.
Why it matters
These friendly matches provide essential competitive experience for both squads as they refine their tactics ahead of the SAFF Championship in November. Sri Lanka aims to improve its international standing while ending a long trophy drought.
Sri Lanka is currently ranked 187th by FIFA, while Seychelles holds the 204th position. Adhavan Raja Mohan secured two goals, including a penalty and a free kick, with Dillon de Silva scoring the third.
The players
Adhavan Raja Mohan
He is a striker who scored two goals during the international friendly against Seychelles.
Dillon de Silva
He is a professional footballer who recorded the third goal for Sri Lanka during the match.
FIFA
This is the international governing body of association football that maintains global team rankings.
The details
Adhavan Raja Mohan opened the scoring with a penalty conversion in the 45+2nd minute and added a second goal via a free kick in the 52nd minute. Dillon de Silva extended the lead to 3-0 with a goal in the 76th minute.
Timeline
September 27, 2026: Sri Lanka defeated Seychelles 3-0 in a friendly.
September 30, 2026: Sri Lanka and Seychelles will play a second match.
October 4, 2026: Sri Lanka will face Syria in an international friendly.
November 4 to 17, 2026: Sri Lanka competes in the SAFF Championship.
Season Trajectory
This victory strengthens Sri Lanka's momentum as they prepare for the 2026 SAFF Championship. The team is looking to bridge a 31-year gap since their last regional tournament win in 1995.
The 3-0 win provides a significant boost to Sri Lanka's goal differential and overall confidence. The upcoming friendly schedule will dictate roster stability heading into the tournament in Bangladesh.
The takeaway
Maintaining consistency across friendly matches is critical for lower-ranked teams looking to climb the FIFA standings. Focusing on set-piece accuracy, as demonstrated by the goals from penalties and free kicks, remains a vital tactical advantage.
What happens next
Sri Lanka will face Seychelles again on September 30, 2026, followed by a match against Syria on October 4, 2026, ahead of the SAFF Championship from November 4 to 17, 2026.
Further reading
For more on international fixtures and regional tournaments, visit the Soccer section.
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