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April 2018 26th - 29th July 2018

Youth & Mens Male: U7 - U16, Youth & Mens

8 & Ladies Female: U8 - U18 & Ladies

BARCELONA REGION, SPAIN

20th - 22nd July 2018

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Male: U9 - U16 & Youth
Female: U12, U14, U16 & U18

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 Now in its eighth year, the TTD Super
Cup Dubai is firmly recognised as
a global tournament, which year
after year produces some of the
best future talent
Many of these talented players will no doubt go on to play
professionally in countries around the world.
I am always so humbled when I see teams from all over the
world travel to our Super Cup tournaments
and my thanks go out to each and every one
of you who have made such a commitment
to come to the UAE and be part of the TTD
Super Cup Dubai.
Many of the traveling teams are old friends
who we have seen over the years at past
tournaments in countries around the world,
and many we are welcoming for the With such a large entry of clubs and
first time.
Having seen some of the world’s biggest
named soccer stars play in our tournaments
over the years before they became famous,
how fitting it is that the TTD Super Cup
Dubai offers the same opportunity to all
those participating to showcase their talent.
My thanks go out to Dubai Sports Council for their continued
guidance and support, knowing such an organsiation is always
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“GOOD LUCK AND ENJOY YOURSELVES, EACH AND EVERY ONE OF YOU
there to support us is one of the key reasons we at Team PARTICIPATING AT THE EVENT. THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED
Tours Direct have been able to build the TTD Super Cup
Dubai into one of the most highly regarded competitions of
its kind recognized around the world.
SUPPORT. FOR ALL THE VISITORS, ENJOY THE TOURNAMENT.”
The UAE is seeing an exciting development
program with some great people at the
helm within the UAE Federation and we
as a company are proud to be in talks with
the federation on an ongoing basis to assist
in any way we can in their development of
football within the region.
academies from throughout the UAE joining
so many teams from around the world in
this magical Emirate of Dubai, one of the
most prestigious and beautiful places on
earth we can all feel blessed to part of such
a wonderful occasion.
To each and all, be it international or local
teams I offer a big welcome and wish you all the very best
of luck and enjoyment as you embark on playing in the
TTD Super Cup Dubai.
Yours sincerely - Terry O’ Neill
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“VISITING THE MAGICAL EMIRATE OF DUBAI IS AN EXPERIENCE
OF A LIFETIME AND WE’RE GLAD TO SHARE IT WITH YOU.”

Welcome to the leading youth

international soccer tournament
in the magical Emirate of Dubai

The ruler of Dubai together with his family

have created a masterpiece, which many
other countries look on in envy of. The
The TTD Super Cup Dubai has brought together a spectacular list of team entries from all over the plans continue and the Emirate continues to
world in 2018. grow, with future events such as EXPO 2020
ensuring Dubai stays firmly on the world map
The tournament is a stage for teams from across the globe to come together and engage in a friendly as a leading region to live and visit.
but competitive tournament and make new friends.
Almost every sport you can think of is played
Where do you start to describe an Emirate that has it all? Known for its cosmopolitan lifestyle; Dubai is in this Emirate, offering those hard working
one of the finest places on the planet to visit. You will find the largest dancing fountain in the world, in locals and visitors alike plenty of activities to
front of the tallest building, next to the biggest shopping mall with the largest indoor aquarium; and these enjoy.
are just some of the wonderful attractions in this magical Emirate. Not to forget the only 7* hotel in the
world or the indoor ski slope with penguins running around; all added to the magnificent architecture of We have to admit, it does not get much better
the buildings spread across the region or the local Emirate people who offer the warmest welcome to than operating the TTD International Super
travellers visiting their home of Dubai. Cup in Dubai.

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 Regional Sports Football Academy - youth
Regional Sports was established in 2013 with a vision to develop
grassroots football in the UAE. We aspire to create a football
community through various initiatives that we believe are crucial
to build a strong foundation of amateur football that competes
with international standards

Abu Dhabi, UAE

JEDDAH INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL - U14’s JSSL FC - u16’s

Ours is a comprehensive architecture to nurture and
accommodate the soccer yearnings of our students; both
boys and girls. We have different age groups from under 8
Buruj Sports Academy - youth athar football academy - youth to under 18 years with different training regimens.
Located in DHA phase VIII E Block Sports We partake in inter-school and out of school competitions.
Complex, Park View, Lahore, Pakistan. AFA aims to Our aim is to produce quality soccer stars of comparable
provide intensive technical and tactical training for elevation to global standards.
kids under 10, 13, 16 and youth who have a love of
football without the heavy fees for training. Saudi Arabia
We manage our own squads and also welcome
players from other clubs to supplement their
training with us. AFA provides a healthy
atmosphere for a healthy youth.

AFA is an Non-Profit organization.

JSSL FC is Singapore’s largest youth soccer club
Pakistan with over 1000 players from 4 to 18 years old.

Singapore

The academy’s activities are anchored on the service plate of training

people in sports activities, branding and participating in major sports
competitions. Over a thousand youths have benefited from Buruj
Sports Academy since inception. Victory FC - U10’S
We aim to develop players of character, who are role models, From the heart of Dubai,Victory FC - the Under 8’s team
committed to the team, the academy and one another, who are champions of the 2017 Dubai International Super Cup, are
willing to push themselves – giving maximum effort every time to back this year; this time to compete in the Under 10’s category.
reach their full potential. We create a true development programme The Dubai International Super Cup 2017 was well organized,
and environment, which takes a fresh approach to identifying, inspiring well-managed throughout and thoroughly enjoyable for our
and nurturing top-class football talent. players and parents. It will remain forever in our hearts and
memories, not only because we won the U8’s championship,
Nigeria but also because we have had the opportunity to meet
amazing staff and great teams from around the world in
Dubai. Looking forward to this year’s exciting tournament!

Dubai, UAE

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Cambridge Regional College - youth Saida Sports - U12’s
Cambridge Regional College is a mixture of Cambridge United
FC shadow scholarship futsal and football players. All of our
players are on a 2-year programme which runs alongside their
Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport. The players train 3 times a
week and play fixtures every Wednesday in local and national
leagues. Formed in 2012, the aim of the scholarship is to progress
footballers to reach their potential and play at the highest level
possible alongside achieving grades to further their education.
Many of our players go onto university and we currently have
6 ex-players out in America on soccer scholarships.

England, UK
Saida Sports are a football academy from
Lebanon giving opportunities to children of
all ages. The Academy will participate this
year in TTD Super Cup Dubai in 2006 age
category and are very excited to be a part
of the tournament.
EFF Academy - U16’s Beirut football academy - u12’s & u14’s
We are working to develop youth abilities
and the opportunities to participate in EFF Academy based in Abu Dhabi UAE U16’s has booked
world championships to be under the for the TTD Super Cup Dubai.
eyes of agents of major international clubs.
The club is an academy which annually hosts around 300
Saida sports had been running now for 2 children aged 5 to 18 years, boys and girls, representing
years and each year becomes more and more than 20 different nationalities.
more successful. The club is part of Saida
Sports Activities and Saida Sports Academy The academy is under the patronage of European
which is equally successful. This is the first Union embassy in UAE, and his H.E. Patrizio Fondi,
time Saida Sports will participate in the the EU Ambassador.
TTD Super Cup Dubai, but hope that it will
become an annual occasion for the Club. Christophe Martin, EFF Academy President said:
‘We want to be part of this new age of football in UAE,
Lebanon and we strongly believe that international tournaments
like TTD Super Cup Dubai is a key element to make UAE
an international host for football events, like FIFA CWC
Kimberley College Football Academy - U16’s The Kimberley College Football
Academy Under 16 squad is a
2017, AFC 2018 which is coming, and Gothia Cup 2019.
Let’s build the dream together.’
school-based team, training together
during school time 3 days per week. Abu Dhabi, UAE

With a strong mix of ethnic

backgrounds, the team is thrilled
to be travelling to such a culturally
enriched destination to compete in
their first international tournament.
This is the first academy in Lebanon founded in 2004. It offers
We look forward to meeting teams category ages between 4 years old and 17 years old. BFA has
from across the globe as we give our been crowned as champion of Lebanon U15’s twice in 2 years.
all in hope to be crowned winners of
the TTD Super Cup Dubai! BFA has participated in many tournaments around the world: Elite
Cup, Greece; Gothia Cup, Sweden;Youth Paris World Cup, France
Queensland, Australia and many more. 10 graduates players U15’s and U19’s plays for
the Lebanese National Team. In 2017, BFA had the honour to do
an affiliation with PSG academy, and this is it’s first time in Dubai!

Lebanon

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 We salute the approach which We are very grateful to each and every one of them and to our referee

the match officials take and we

coordinator, Stuart Liston, for the magnificent work he does year after
year in bringing together the officials.

are sure that everyone else will

take to the referees as friends in MATCH OFFICIALS WILL BE FLYING
the true spirit of the game IN FROM FROM IRELAND, ENGLAND,
PORTUGAL, POLAND, WALES &
SCOTLAND. JOINING THE TALENTED
LOCAL REFS FROM THE UAE

As always, it is a great privilege for the staff

of Team Tours Direct to meet up with our
friends who make up the match officials and
work as one big team ready to deliver the
TTD Super Cup Dubai for you. Team Tours
Direct hold their match officials in very
high esteem and without these individuals
we would not have a tournament
to participate in.

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 We feel that participating in the Manchester Cup
and the TTD Super Cup Dubai is an excellent way
to challenge and develop the City FC players not
only as better footballers but also as young people.
Team Tours Direct have provided that platform for
City FC will be travelling to play in
us with their smooth & efficient approach.
the Manchester Cup all the way
from Dubai, with teams from U11’s
“WE ARE FORTUNATE TO HAVE BEEN WORKING IN PARTNERSHIP WITH to U16’s. After the Manchester
A COMPANY AS PROFESSIONAL AS TEAM TOURS DIRECT WHICH HAS Cup, they will be competing in
ALLOWED US TO PROVIDE OUR PLAYERS WITH THIS FANTASTIC the TTD Super Cup Dubai.
EXPERIENCE BOTH ATHLETICALLY & CULTURALLY.”
City FC will be travelling with a host of teams from under 11’s to under 16’s
and are lucky enough to be competing against some of the best academies
in the country as well as having the opportunity to see some of the world’s
top facilities. At City FC we pride ourselves on offering the most elite
footballing program in the U.A.E. with our UEFA qualified A and B licensed
coaches, however, emulating the intensity and passion evident in the British
game is often a challenge and this tour will no doubt allow the City FC
players to get an unrivalled insight into what the world of football is like
in the U.K. and allow them to take their game to the next level.

The City FC journey started six months

ago with our Talent ID day and to be a
few weeks away from travelling to England
with 75 players and staff optimises the
efforts of all associated with the club.

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 Ambassadors FC - U12’s Simsport Eagles - U16s & U19s
Simsport Eagles U16’s and U19’s hail from different provinces in
South Africa. Our objective is to build social cohesion through
football. The TTD Super Cup Dubai offers us an opportunity to
create memorable experiences and to share our culture globally.

At Simsport International we believe that everyone should have

an opportunity to go abroad at least once in their lives. Holding
the only FIFA Match Agent license in South Africa, we only work
with the best hence us having 5 teams at this year’s tournament.

Cape Town, South Africa

Simsport Eagles - U10’s Princethorpe College - youth

Princethorpe College is a Catholic independent
day school located in Princethorpe, near Rugby,
Warwickshire, England.

Simsport Eagles U10’s squad are a bunch of boys from Hanover Park -
Cape Town. Hanover Park, a notorious Cape Town Suburb in South Africa,
is widely known for being a gang infested area. However, to some it’s playing in the Jebel Ali youth league and the
simply home.
A relatively young school, Princethorpe was
established in 1966 by the Catholic Missionaries
of the Sacred Heart, who moved their expanding
boys’ boarding and day school, St Bede’s, from
Leamington Spa to Princethorpe, taking over
the former St Mary’s Priory, previously home valuable life lessons based on Biblical principles.
to an order of Benedictine Nuns.
The team playing in the TTD Super Cup Dubai
is an Under 17’s team made up of players in
year 12 who play in either the school first or
second team.
England, UK
Ambassadors FC is a youth club in Nairobi that
seeks to develop its players both on and off the
field. Through the environment of competitive
soccer, the club focuses on maximizing the
potential of individual players while teaching
Nairobi, Kenya
dubai rovers - u14’s
We are a non-academy, parent funded team
ESM junior football league.

South Africa’s one and only UEFA Champions League winner Benni We have been together for 3 years and the key
McCarthy was indeed born in the suburb of Hanover Park and our to our team is the friendships and team spirit
goal is to find the next ‘Benni’ within the Eagles U10’s squad. that have been developed both in winning and
losing. Our philosophy is equal game to allow
The team was formed by Simsport International and Hanover Park everyone the chance to progress.
Community coach Sameeh McLaurie.
Dubai, UAE
Upon hearing about the TTD Super Cup Dubai, the kids were overcome
with joy and were grateful for the opportunity. “We are extremely excited
to compete in the TTD Super Cup Dubai and we are looking forward to
creating memorable moments.”

Cape Town, South Africa

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 Jungle king’s soccer academy - u10’s & u12’s Precor FC - u14’s, u16’s & youth
Our teams are made of 37 nationalities and
represent the UAE at tournaments around
the globe.

With strong support from a committed

volunteered management team, that has
developed the club over the past 15 years, with
the goal of offering the maximum number of
opportunities for talented players to showcase
their skills and test themselves against local,
regional and international opposition teams.

Our main goal is to help talented players

to achieve affordable and better education
Under 10’s team
through Athletic Scholarships in UAE
and internationally.

In 2009 the U15’s team became the first

The Robbie Fowler Education and Football All Nations Sports Academy -
Academy - youth
The academy was formed in 2015 by ex-Liverpool and England striker
Robbie Fowler. The team competes in the ECFA category one Premier
League and were crowned champions in 2018.
All players are on a full-time programme and combine football with a
BTEC level 3 extended diploma in Sport.
England, UK
ever junior football team from the UAE to
compete in the Junior World Cup in Sweden
u10’s, u14’s & u16’s and reached the quarter finals. In 2010, they
became the first ever Under 16 ‘s team to play
in the Dubai Adult Football League.
In 2013, the team became the first youth team
to play in the Premiership Division 1 in Dubai
Amateur Football League. The team became
the first team from ME to reach quarter finals
Under 12’s team of DANA world youth football cup in Denmark.
Jungle King’s soccer academy is a development team based in Dubai, UAE
Gaborone, Botswana and it was formed in 2012 together with
Gaborone diamonds the sister team.

The team was formed by Leo Mbano and Till Liebig. The club has
different players coming from different backgrounds and they all
have become one team.

The club runs from under 5’s to under 13’s and this is our first
time to play in an international tournament. ‘Give talent a chance’
that’s our motto.

Gaborone, Botswana

Galaxy FC Ronaldo Academy - youth

All Nations Soccer Academy based in Dubai
are bringing an U10’s, U14’s and U16’s to the
tournament, incorporating players from
different nationalities.
Dubai, UAE
The academy is one of the most important South
American academies and they work with the legend
Ronaldo Luís Nazário de Lima.
The president of Galaxy Ronaldo, called Henry Baron
has made the trip possible for the them.
Colombia, South America

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MANCHESTER, ENGLAND MANCHESTER, ENGLAND
26th - 29th July 2018
Male: U7 - U16 & Youth
Male: U7 - U16,Youth & Men’s
Female: U16 & Ladies

CARDIFF, WALES
2nd - 5th August 2018

Male: U6 - U16 & Youth

Female: U16 & Ladies

BARCELONA REGION, SPAIN

20th - 22nd July 2018

Male: U9 - U16 & Youth

Female: U12, U14, U16 & U18

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

3rd - 6th April 2018

Male: U8, U10, U12, U14,

U16 & Youth

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