Puttalam Zahira FC Qatar recently won the ‘Ozee Soccer Seven Tournament’ by beating Mawanella Zahira FC. The 2020 edition of the tournament organised by Colombo Zahira Old Boys in Qatar was played at the Ideal Indian School. Eight teams took part in the tournament.
Hamthiyas Mohamed of Puttalam Zahira FC won the best player of the final’s award while Mohamed Rishard of Puttalam Zahira FC won the best player of the tournament award. Muhazzam Mohideen of Mawanella Zahira FC bagged the best goalkeeper award. Puttalam Zahira FC team led by their captain Mohamed Musthakeem remained unbeaten throughout the tournament. The final game was followed by the award-giving ceremony.
On behalf of Puttalam Zahirians, their president Isham Marikar thanked all the players, coach Shakeel, executive committee members, all Puttalamians, and supporters for their commitment to win the championship after seven years in Qatar. He also thanked the organisers for the excellent tournament following Covid-19 safety measures.