Liverpool FC Academy to send two teams to participate in 2020 Lucky Star Cup

According to a report by Liverpool’s official website, the club will send two teams to participate in the 2020 Lucky Star Cup. This will be the first time that the Liverpool Academy takes part in this event. The report claims that the hierarchy is planning to send the U12 and U14 teams.

The competition originated in Cape Town and this would certainly be a great learning exposure for our young Reds. The report adds that about 2,000 grassroots footballers will feature in the tournament, including 130 teams and 45 clubs. Last year, it was attended by more than 20,000 spectators.

The report suggests that the Lucky Star Cup started the same year as the FIFA World Cup was held in South Africa. Hosted by FC Kapstadt, it aims to provide and increase opportunities for young footballing talents across the nation.

Our youngsters would have to face some tough competition in the likes of Al-Ahly, Kaizer Chiefs, Orlando Pirates, Ajax Cape Town and Mamelodi Sundowns, as per the report.

As a matter of fact, officials from the Lucky Star Cup paid a visit to Anfield earlier this week to raise awareness about this splendid competition. The report further claims that they spoke to current CAF African Player of the Year, Sadio Mane, as well.

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Liverpool have an academy bursting with talent and it is great to learn that our youngsters would receive such a brilliant opportunity so early on. The event will take place from 1st October to 4th October at Hartleyvale Stadium and Cape Town Stadium.