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The Budget Energy SuperCupNI brings elite teams, emerging talent and football supporters together for an unforgettable week of competition, community and opportunity.
Budget Energy SuperCupNI is one of the world’s most renowned youth football tournaments.
Our Vision
Budget Energy SuperCupNI aims to continue to be recognised as the world’s premier youth football tournament, attracting top-class teams from every continent of the globe to Northern Ireland.
We are dedicated to providing an exceptional platform where elite boys and girls can showcase their skills and compete at the highest level in a week-long football extravaganza.
By upholding the highest standards of competition, integrity, and community engagement, we strive to create lasting memories and valuable experiences that shape the future of youth football worldwide.
About
The Budget Energy SuperCupNI, formerly known as the Milk Cup, is one of the most prestigious youth football tournaments in the world. Established in 1983, it has consistently attracted top youth teams from across the globe to Northern Ireland, showcasing emerging talent and providing a platform for male and female footballers to compete at an elite level.
Every year, the Budget Energy SuperCupNI brings together teams from various countries, offering a unique opportunity young male and female players to experience high-level competition & international exposure.
How It All Began
How It All Began
The Northern Ireland Youth Soccer Tournament began in 1983, founded by Jim Weir, Victor Leonard, George Logan and Bertie Peacock, one of the most famous football players from the region. With sixteen teams participating at an Under 16 level, Motherwell lifted the very first trophy.
The competition was extended in 1985 when an extra age group, the Under 14 (Junior) section was introduced and again the first champions were from Scotland, as Rangers won the tournament at that age level. The competition at both levels has grown in size and stature over the years, with teams increasingly traveling from all continents to compete.
Highlight achievements by the numbers
Since 1983, SuperCupNI has grown into one of the world’s most respected youth football tournaments — bringing together elite academies, international talent and over four decades of unforgettable moments on Northern Ireland’s north coast.
65
Tournaments completed
2000
Clubs involved
50m+
Social Media Impressions
11,000+
Players involved
Our Directors & Tournament Management Team
The folks responsible for making the Budget Energy SuperCupNI happen.
Directors
Wilma Erskine OBE
Director
Victor Leonard MBE
Director
Tom Stark
Director
Jim Weir MBE
Director
Richard McPhillimy
Director
William Campbell
Director
Derek McFaull
Director
Tournament Management Team
Sam Gamble
Tournament Management
Neale Kirk
Tournament Management
Steven Moody
Tournament Management
Steven Lowry
Tournament Management
Alfie Wylie
Tournament Management
Gillian McIntyre
Tournament Management
Frankie Hiles
Tournament Management
Melody Hogg
Tournament Management
Lynsey Haskins
Tournament Management
“We played in the Milk Cup in 1996 and won it that year. I can remember the likes of Nicky Hunt, Nerada Barnard, Ledley King, we were with a few lads from the year above and when we were out there we were told that we were being taken on. I absolutely loved it.“
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