The 2021 Four Nations Football Tournament (), alternatively known as the Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa Trophy, was an international association football friendly tournament organised by Football Sri Lanka (FSL). It took place from 9 to 19 November 2021 at the Colombo Racecourse in Colombo.
Venue All matches will be held at the Racecourse Ground in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Colombo Racecourse Ground Capacity: 10,000
Participants countries The following four teams will contest in the tournament. FIFA ranking as of 21 October 2021.
Country Confederation FIFA Ranking Confederation Ranking AFC 187 40 AFC 156 32 CAF 199 53AFC 204 46
Officials Referees Mohammed Ahmed Al-Shammari Abdulhadi Al Asmar Al Ruaile Kasun Lakmal Weerakkody Hettikamkanamge Perera Nivon Robesh
Assistant Referees Faisal Eid Al-Shammari Majid Hudaires Al-Shammari Palitha Parakkrama Hemathunga Iran Udayankantha Sanjeewa Premalal Pathmasiri Dias Mohamed Ashad
Group stage The four teams competing against each other in the group stage in a single round-robin method. At the end of group matches, the top two teams advanced to the final and two teams were eliminated. Seychelles was first team who confirmed the final with a goalless draw in their third match against Maldives. On the other hand, both Bangladesh and Sri Lanka scored four points in three matches and their goal difference was equal but Sri Lanka advanced to the final as they scored more goals than Bangladesh.
Table
Matches
Final
Statistics Goalscorers
References
External links 2021 Four Nations Football Tournament at Global Sports Archive