Young footballers parade in Coleraine for SuperCupNI opening

Yahoo Sports1 min read • Latest: Jul 26, 2026, 6:34 PM

Last updated Jul 26, 2026

Young footballers parade in Coleraine for SuperCupNI opening
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Thousands gathered in Coleraine to support young footballers during the opening parade of the Budget Energy SuperCupNI. The tournament features 1,200 participants from global clubs like Manchester United and Liverpool, with over 150 matches scheduled. Former Northern Ireland player Chris Brunt opened the event, recalling his own tournament experiences. Teams, including Desert Empire Surf from Florida, are eager to compete against top clubs in the coming week.

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  • Tournament features boys' and girls' teams from around the world.
  • Desert Empire Surf competes against Liverpool in their opening match.
  • Chris Brunt officially opened the event, leading the parade.
  • The tournament showcases the next generation of football talent.
  • Teams from 1,200 players are participating over a six-day span.
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  • 6:34 PMYahoo SportsCrowds line streets to cheer on football's brightest young prospects
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Thousands of young footballers have paraded through the streets of Coleraine to cheering crowds.

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