Host Eydhafushi Opens FAM Futsal Atoll Championship with 4-1 Victory Over Goidhoo

Host side Eydhafushi made a winning start to the inaugural FAM Futsal Atoll Championship 2026, defeating Goidhoo 4-1 on Thursday night in the tournament’s opening match.

Eydhafushi produced an impressive performance in front of their home supporters to claim the first victory of the competition, with Ishan Ibrahim earning the Man of the Match award after an outstanding display.

The match marked the official start of the inaugural FAM Futsal Atoll Championship, ushering in a new era for Maldivian futsal and launching what is expected to become the country’s premier nationwide futsal competition.

Organised by the Football Association of Maldives (FAM) in affiliation with Club Maldives, the championship is a landmark initiative aimed at strengthening the development of futsal across the Maldives. The tournament reflects the rapid growth of the sport, which has become one of the most widely played disciplines throughout the country in recent years.

More than 50 teams from across the Maldives are participating in the competition, making it one of the largest futsal tournaments ever organised in the country. The championship is expected to provide players from every atoll with a competitive platform while creating new opportunities to showcase emerging talent.

The launch of the FAM Futsal Atoll Championship also marks a significant step towards establishing a structured national futsal pyramid. FAM believes the competition will play a key role in identifying and nurturing talented players from across the nation, strengthening the future of Maldivian futsal at both domestic and international levels.

With an emphatic opening-day victory, Eydhafushi became the first team to secure three points in the historic competition, setting the tone for what promises to be an exciting championship.