SuperCupNI kicks off 40th anniversary tournament with spectacular parade

This year’s tournament will see 64 teams, 1500 players and coaches from 11 countries playing 150 games across 19 venues and is expected to generate millions for local economy.

Clubs playing this year include four elite teams - Manchester United, Liverpool, Valencia and Hertha Berlin as well as top teams from Mexico, Japan, the US, Bermuda, England, Scotland, Republic of Ireland and Irish League academy sides, along with six County select teams.

Steven Davis, Northern Ireland Captain, most capped British player and current midfielder with Glasgow Rangers, led the parade from Coleraine Town Hall to The Showgrounds, where 1500 players and their support teams gathered to celebrate the start of a week of top-notch football.

Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens, Councillor Steven Callaghan welcomed the event saying: “The Super Cup is a much-loved event in the summer calendar for the Borough and I warmly welcome all the players, coaching staff and visitors who have come along to enjoy the week’s proceedings.

“Over the years, many stars of the future have demonstrated their skills during this tournament, and I think we are all looking forward to the build up to the final, held in Coleraine Showgrounds.”

For more information on the tournament go to supercupni.com and to get tickets download the “buy ticket” app.