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ABU DHABI, 26th April, 2023 (WAM) — The Manchester City Abu Dhabi Cup will return in February 2024, building on the success of this year’s tournament.
The Abu Dhabi Cup is a youth football tournament hosted by Manchester City, welcoming players from all over the world and of all abilities to Abu Dhabi to develop and inspire young people.
Launched in 2017, the tournament has grown in size and this year’s event attracted global attention, with 13 countries participating from four continents, more than 1,700 players (including Manchester City Academy players from the UK) and 6,000 spectators in attendance .
Over 1,000 goals have been scored in 400 games on this year’s Championship pitch, while off the pitch, families and players can enjoy live entertainment, Premier League matches and fun activities in the ‘Urban Village’.
The competition will take place over the weekend of 17-18 February 2024 at Zayed City Stadium, Abu Dhabi’s iconic landmark and the UAE’s largest multi-purpose sports venue.
The age groups for the 2024 Championships are:
Boys: Under 8, Under 10, Under 12, Under 14 and Under 16
Girls: Under 12, Under 14 and Under 16
Talal Al Hashemi, Executive Director of Sports Development at the Abu Dhabi Sports Council, said: “We are delighted to host this fantastic event for the first time since the outbreak of the pandemic, and we receive support from the teams, players and families.
“We always try to improve on past events and 2024 will be no exception. It is a great opportunity for young footballers to gain experience playing against top away teams.”
Tournament Director Simon Hewitt said: “Following the success of the 2023 competition, we can’t wait to see so many young footballers smiling and having fun at Manchester City’s Abu Dhabi Cup in February 2024. It will be a great experience for everyone involved, from players to families and coaches, to return for one year.”
“The competition is very inclusive and caters for all levels of ability, and ends the next day with the finals of the City Cup, City Plate, City Trophy and City Shield, all up for grabs. One lucky team will win a fee-free A once-in-a-lifetime trip to Manchester City Football Academy.”
The tournament provides opportunities for teams of all abilities to compete, entertain and win and includes the City Cup, City Shield, City Trophy and City Plate. The City Cup winners from each age group will automatically be entered into an on-site draw to win a fully paid, once-in-a-lifetime trip to Manchester.
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