Tournament · 04 Jul 2025
Tamil Eelam Hosts and Defends the CONIFA Asia Cup 2025
Back-to-back champions of Asia — the men swept Tibet 4-0, edged East Turkistan 2-1, then stormed the final 5-0 to retain the CONIFA Asia Cup in London.
Tamil Eelam are champions of Asia — again. Hosting the second edition of the CONIFA Asia Cup in London, the men's national team defended the crown they first lifted in Lisbon in 2023, winning every match in front of a passionate diaspora crowd.
Group stage: six points, five goals clear
The title defence opened on 1 July with a commanding 4-0 victory over Tibet NSA, setting the tone for the week. A day later, Tamil Eelam edged East Turkistan FA 2-1 in a far tighter contest — a result that sealed top spot in the group with six points and a +5 goal difference.
The final: a statement win
Meeting East Turkistan FA once more on 4 July, this time with the trophy on the line, Tamil Eelam left no room for doubt. A ruthless 5-0 win closed out the tournament and confirmed back-to-back Asia Cup titles — a feat no other side has achieved in this competition.
Winning in London — in the heart of the diaspora — made it all the sweeter. Supporters travelled from across the United Kingdom and beyond to turn the capital into a sea of red and yellow, and the players responded with the most dominant campaign in the tournament's short history.
What it means
Two Asia Cups in two editions — Lisbon 2023 and London 2025 — establish this generation as the standard-bearers of Tamil Eelam football. Attention now turns to the next CONIFA cycle, and to carrying this form onto the world stage.
