The third version of the Premier League Next Generation Cup introduced by Reliance Foundation, will begin on May 17, 2023 on the Reliance Corporate Park (RCP) in Mumbai. Academy groups of 4 abroad golf equipment will compete towards the Reliance Foundation Development League (RFDL) National Phase desk toppers – Sudeva Delhi FC, ATK Mohun Bagan FC, Reliance Foundation Young Champs & Bengaluru FC. The youth groups of Premier League Clubs Everton FC, West Ham United FC and Wolverhampton Wanderers FC shall be joined by Stellenbosch FC from the South African Premier Soccer League (PSL).
The matches shall be held throughout May 17, May 20, May 23 and May 26 in Mumbai, with the ultimate being performed on May 26. The event goals to present aggressive worldwide publicity to younger Indian expertise throughout all collaborating groups.
The Premier League Next Generation Cup is being hosted in India for the third time, with the primary one being held in 2019. Last yr, the event was performed within the UK, the place Bengaluru FC and Kerala Blasters FC had been the touring Indian sides. This version gives 4 slots to Indian golf equipment as opposed to two final yr, giving a big pool of gamers to acquire invaluable expertise to develop their abilities.
Sudeva Delhi FC, ATK Mohun Bagan FC, Reliance Foundation Young Champs & Bengaluru FC emerged as the highest 4 groups after two intensive rounds in RFDL – the Regional Qualifiers and National Group Stage. This noticed over 300 matches throughout 9 areas within the nation, comprising of groups from Hero Indian Super League, I-League division I&II and Independent Academies nominated by the State Football Associations, making it India’s largest and most inclusive elite youth soccer event. The intensive schedule was aimed to present children on this age group extra recreation time and expertise, main to their total development as athletes and footballers. These groups will now compete within the RFDL National Championship for the silverware earlier than they head on to the Next Generation Cup.
Reliance Foundation Spokesperson mentioned: “India is teeming with unexplored football talent. With Reliance Foundation Development League we want to offer our budding footballers optimum exposure and competitive game time to sharpen their skills. We are thrilled with the success of this season and believe it will inspire more players to chase their dreams and reach their full potential. We are extremely delighted to continue our partnership with the Premier League to support football in India. And wish all the teams the very best of luck for the upcoming tournament and hope it will be a memorable experience for all.”
Premier League Director of Football, Neil Saunders mentioned: “We’re excited to be returning to India with the Next Generation Cup for the third time. The tournament marks an important partnership between the Premier League and the Reliance Foundation Development League.”
“The Premier League is proud to have a passionate fanbase in India and we hope our work together will continue to help develop and grow the game here. The young players representing Everton, West Ham and Wolves have a special opportunity to travel to India and experience the culture and football in a different part of the world. We wish them luck against their counterparts from India and South Africa.”
The eight-team event will see golf equipment being divided in two teams of 4 sides every. They will sq. off towards one another in a round-robin format in a contest whose major goal is to pit creating younger abilities towards one another. The event shall be a carnival of the most effective abilities demonstrating their skillsets on the sector.
The Next Generation Cup in 2020 noticed the Chelsea youth aspect rising because the champions amongst the six groups that participated. Stellenbosch FC gained the second season in 2022. This shall be West Ham United’s second look on this competitors and additionally the primary time that Everton and the Wolves participate in the identical.
About the Next Generation Cup
Over the previous 9 years, the Premier League and Football Sports Development Limited have continued to work collectively to share information and experience in all areas of the sport together with governance, expertise growth, business development, administration and wider group growth. Most just lately, the 2 leagues have collaborated within the holistic growth of the game in India, centered on enhancing teaching and refereeing requirements within the nation.
