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20/09/2026

Maldives depart for China ahead of three-match friendly series

The Maldives national football team have departed for China ahead of the first of three international friendlies during the current international window. The Maldives will face China on 24 September, followed by Kyrgyzstan on 28 September and Lebanon on 1 October. Head coach István Urbányi has named a 23-player squad for the tour, with Maziya providing the largest contingent. The squad also includes players from Odi SC, Victory SC, New Radiant, Buru SC and TC Sports Club....

The Maldives national football team have departed for China ahead of the first of three international friendlies during the current international window. The Maldives will face China on 24 September, followed by Kyrgyzstan on 28 September and Lebanon on 1 October. Head coach István Urbányi has nam...

17/09/2026

Maldives drawn alongside France in inaugural FIFA U-15 World Cup

Maldives have been drawn in Group A alongside France, Kosovo, Estonia, Anguilla and South Africa for the inaugural FIFA U-15 World Cup and Festival in Azerbaijan. The tournament will take place from 22 to 31 October 2026, with the Maldives set to face teams from Europe, Africa and the Caribbean. France are the highest-profile opponent in the group, while Kosovo and Estonia will provide further European opposition....

Maldives have been drawn in Group A alongside France, Kosovo, Estonia, Anguilla and South Africa for the inaugural FIFA U-15 World Cup and Festival in Azerbaijan. The tournament will take place from 22 to 31 October 2026, with the Maldives set to face teams from Europe, Africa and the Caribbean. Fra...

16/09/2026

Akram ready to return for Victory after injury layoff

15/09/2026

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13/09/2026

Maldives face China, Kyrgyzstan and Lebanon in major international test

The Maldives are set for a demanding international programme this month, with the national team scheduled to face China, Kyrgyzstan and Lebanon as they step up preparations for their upcoming competitive campaign. The Maldives will first take on China on 24 September, before travelling to Bishkek for matches against Kyrgyzstan on 28 September and Lebanon on 1 October. The China match will provide the Maldives with an opportunity to test themselves against one of Asia's more established football nations....

The Maldives are set for a demanding international programme this month, with the national team scheduled to face China, Kyrgyzstan and Lebanon as they step up preparations for their upcoming competitive campaign. The Maldives will first take on China on 24 September, before travelling to Bishkek fo...

11/09/2026

FIFA bans former Maldives football chief for life

The decision marks the latest development in a long-running financial misconduct case involving the former FAM president, who had previously been provisionally suspended by FIFA while its independent ethics bodies investigated allegations of financial wrongdoing. According to FIFA, Jaleel was sanctioned for “misusing FIFA COVID-19 Relief Plan funds for his personal benefit.” The relief programme was established during the COVID-19 pandemic to help football associations around the world deal with the severe financial impact of the crisis....

The decision marks the latest development in a long-running financial misconduct case involving the former FAM president, who had previously been provisionally suspended by FIFA while its independent ethics bodies investigated allegations of financial wrongdoing. According to FIFA, Jaleel was sancti...

10/09/2026

Maziya edge Odi 1-0 in Dhivehi Premier League opener

Maziya Sports and Recreation Club began their Dhivehi Premier League campaign with a narrow 1-0 victory over Odi Sports Club, earning three points in a closely contested opening fixture at Galolhu Stadium. The defending champions made the decisive breakthrough in a match in which both sides struggled to create clear-cut opportunities, with Maziya's greater experience ultimately proving enough to secure the win....

Maziya Sports and Recreation Club began their Dhivehi Premier League campaign with a narrow 1-0 victory over Odi Sports Club, earning three points in a closely contested opening fixture at Galolhu Stadium. The defending champions made the decisive breakthrough in a match in which both sides struggle...

04/09/2026

From SAFF heartbreak to continental ambition, the Maldives U20 team has responded in the best possible way, with results.

Two games. Two wins. Two clean sheets. And a place secured in the next qualification phase.

The Maldives Under-20 national team responded emphatically to recent disappointment on the regional stage, producing a commanding 4-0 victory over Sri Lanka in their second match of the AFC U20 Asian Cup Qualifiers. The result marks another impressive performance from the young Maldivian side, who h...

03/09/2026

F.Nilandhoo secured the Atoll Title in FAM Futsal Atoll Championship after defeating Dharanboodhoo by 12-2.

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02/09/2026

FAM announces Atoll Championship dates as registration opens

The Football Association of Maldives (FAM) has announced the dates for the 2026/27 Atoll Championship, with registration now open for island teams ahead of the tournament’s scheduled start in October. The competition is set to begin on 17 October 2026, as FAM continues its efforts to expand footba...