The Battle of the Masters 2025 football tournament organised by Zahira Veterans is set to commence at 8 a.m. at the Zahira College Grounds today (9).

Host Zahira College has already etched its name in the annals of the country’s schools football sphere as a pioneer in the sport, having commenced its involvement in the game 132 years ago.

Besides the home team, the other schools vying for glory are Royal College, Colombo; St. Peter’s College, Colombo; Hameed Al Husseinie College, Colombo; St. Benedict’s College, Colombo; St. Henry’s College, Jaffna; De Mazenod College, Kandana; and Zahira College, Gampola.

A media conference to announce details of the tournament was held at the Gaffoor Hall, Zahira College recently. It was addressed by Zahira College Principal Trizviiy Marikkar and Zahira Veterans President Hussain Azad.