Isipathana College · Colombo 05

The Pathanians are back among the best

After 20 years, Isipathana returned to the Division 1 National Championship in 2026, and our players are now representing Sri Lanka from Under-15 to Under-20.

Division 1National Championship 2026, qualified again for 2027
Sri Lanka U-15Thevin Thenuka, FIFA U-15 World Cup & Festival 2026
Sri Lanka U-20Aamish Wasim, U20 Asia Cup Qualifiers

Our sponsors 2026

CMEC GroupThe Chance SportsHutchOacianic Knitters (Pvt) Ltd

Achievements

A big year for Isipathana football

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Division 1 National Championship 2026

Back in Division 1 after 20 years

Isipathana returned to the Division 1 National Championship in 2026 for the first time in 20 years, finished 3rd in the group stage, and has qualified to play in Division 1 again in 2027.

Thevin Thenuka
Sri Lanka U-15 national squad

Thevin Thenuka

Selected for the Sri Lanka U-15 squad for the inaugural FIFA U-15 World Cup & Festival 2026 in Baku, Azerbaijan, 22–31 October 2026.

Aamish Wasim
Sri Lanka U-20 national team

Aamish Wasim

Selected for the Sri Lanka U-20 team for the U20 Asia Cup Qualifiers, after playing for Sri Lanka at the SAFF U17 Championship 2025.

The Isipathana squad
CMEC – Isipathana College Football 7's 2026

Shield Champions

Isipathana won the Shield at our own Under-18 7's tournament at Police Park, beating Wesley College 3–2 on penalties.

Our legacy

A proud football tradition

Football at Isipathana has always been more than a game. Around the turn of the century, generations of Pathanians made our school one of the strongest football names in Sri Lanka, winning Colombo District titles from Under-14 to Under-18, National Championships at Under-16 and Under-18, the Under-17 title and the Brazil Cup at Under-20. Every squad since has played to honour that standard, and in 2026 the Pathanians returned to Division 1 and to the national jerseys of Sri Lanka.

Player spotlight

From Isipathana to the national stage

Aamish Wasim in the Sri Lanka national team kit

Aamish Wasim

Isipathana's number 19 has been selected for the Sri Lanka U20 national team for the U20 Asia Cup Qualifiers, after representing Sri Lanka at the SAFF U17 Championship in 2025. He is one of a growing group of Isipathana players wearing the Sri Lanka jersey.

Sri Lanka U20SAFF U17 Championship 2025Isipathana CollegeRenown FC

Videos

Voices of Isipathana football

Old boys, coaches and players on what the green and white means to them. Videos play from our Facebook page.

Hear it from the Master in Charge of Isipathana College Football

Hear it from the Captain: CMEC – Isipathana College Football 7's 2026

The ultimate showdown is almost here: CMEC – Isipathana College Football 7's

Mr. Manjula Sirisena, former national football player and proud Isipathanian

From the memories of the pitch to inspiring the next generation

Mr. M.A. Abdeen, Isipathana alumnus, on the football community

Academy & scholarships

Play for Isipathana

We are looking for skilled, hard-working footballers, especially from outside Colombo, who want to develop their game while continuing their education at Isipathana College.

Grade 9

Junior academy entry

  • For players seeking entry to Grade 9
  • Train with the college squads and coaches
  • Football scholarship support for outstanding players*
After O/L

Senior entry for A/L

  • For students who have completed the G.C.E. O/L
  • Join the senior squad while studying for the A/L
  • Football scholarship support for outstanding players*

What we look for

Selected applicants may be invited to a football trial at the college ground. Parents or guardians are welcome to attend.

Important notice on admission

Isipathana College is a government school. All admissions, whether to Grade 9 or to the G.C.E. A/L after the O/L, are made only by the Principal of Isipathana College in accordance with the laws, regulations and circulars of the Ministry of Education of Sri Lanka in force at the time, including any approval required from the Ministry or the relevant education authority.

  • The Isipathana College Football Development Committee does not admit students and has no authority to grant, promise or guarantee admission to the school.
  • Submitting an application, attending a football trial, being selected for a squad, or being offered football scholarship support is not an offer or promise of admission. A player can only join the academy after being lawfully admitted to the school.
  • *Football scholarship support is provided solely from funds raised by the Football Development Committee, for football-related needs, and is subject to available funds, the player's conduct, attendance and studies, and the rules of the school. It may be reviewed or withdrawn, and creates no right to admission or to continued support.
  • No fee, donation or payment of any kind is required to apply, to attend a trial, or in connection with admission. No person is authorised to request or accept money for admission or selection on behalf of the school or the committee. Please report any such request to the Principal.
  • Information submitted in the application is used only to assess the player for the football programme and may be shared with the school administration.

Issued by the Isipathana College Football Development Committee. In the event of any conflict, the decision of the Principal of Isipathana College and the applicable Ministry of Education regulations prevail.

Support Isipathana football

Help us keep Isipathana football going strong

Running school football costs money every season. Donations and sponsorships from old boys, parents and companies pay for what our players need to train, compete and stay in school.

Scholarships

Talented players

Support skilled players from across Sri Lanka to study and play at Isipathana from Grade 9 and after the O/L.

Coaching

Training & coaches

Qualified coaching, goalkeeper training, fitness sessions and holiday camps for every age group.

Equipment

Kit & boots

Match kits, training wear, boots, balls, bibs and goalkeeper gloves for players who cannot afford them.

Welfare

Nutrition

Meals and nutrition for players on training days, so no one trains on an empty stomach.

Competition

Travel & tournaments

Transport, entry fees and accommodation for school tournaments around the country.

Facilities

Ground & gear

Ground upkeep, goals, nets and medical kits that keep our players safe.