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INSPIRING DREAMS,
SHAPING CHAMPIONS​

At Mina Cup, we are more than just a football tournament—we are a movement. Our mission is to create opportunities, build connections, and celebrate the beautiful game in its purest form.

Founded in 2021, Mina Cup has become a global stage for young football talents, showcasing diversity, sportsmanship, and excellence. Held annually in the vibrant city of Dubai, Mina Cup embodies the spirit of competition, teamwork, and unity that defines the world of football.
OUR VISION

A World United Through Football​

We believe in the transformative power of football to bring people together, regardless of age, nationality, or background. Mina Cup aims to:

  • Inspire the next generation of footballers.
  • Promote inclusivity and diversity in sports.
  • Build a community that transcends borders.
OUR MISSION

Creating Opportunities For Youth Talent ​

Our goal is to provide young football players with a platform to showcase their skills, compete at the highest level, and learn from global peers. Mina Cup focuses on:

  • Talent Development: Encouraging players to unlock their full potential.
  • Cultural Exchange: Promoting mutual respect and understanding through sport.
  • Excellence in Organization: Delivering world-class football events.

History and Legacy

From humble beginnings to a globally recognized tournament, Mina Cup has achieved milestones that reflect our passion for football and our commitment to youth development. We take pride in the legacy we’ve built and the lives we’ve touched through the universal language of football.

Year of Inception
Started as a small tournament, now welcoming 25+ teams annually
Global Representation
Teams from 20+ countries participate every year
Notable Alumni
Many Mina Cup players have gone on to achieve success at professional levels.

CHAMPIONS WALL

From humble beginnings to a globally recognized tournament, Mina Cup has achieved milestones that reflect our passion for football and our commitment to youth development:

Meet Our Ambassadors

Teddy Sheringham

We are honored to have Teddy Sheringham, one of the most decorated players of his generation, as the Mina Cup Ambassador. A celebrated footballer and advocate for youth sports, our ambassador embodies the values of excellence, teamwork, and passion that define Mina Cup. ​Sheringham amassed over 750 appearances with clubs including Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur & West Ham United. He also represented England 51 times, scoring 11 goals in the process.

Lucas Pimenta

We’re proud to announce Lucas Pimenta, Al Wahda’s star defender, as the official Mina Cup UAE Ambassador!
A standout in the UAE Pro League since 2019, Lucas is celebrated for his leadership, tactical brilliance, and over 100 appearances for the club.
His journey from Brazil to becoming a key player in the Middle East embodies the dedication and passion of the Mina Cup. As Ambassador, he’ll inspire young talents with his career and leadership.

TESTIMONIALS

What They Say About Mina Cup

Hear from the teams, coaches, and players who have experienced Mina Cup firsthand:

The Mina Cup provided our players, coaches and families with a fantastic experience to visit Dubai and play against top level teams from across the Globe.

Everything from the fields to the accommodation were of a high level and we look forward to competing at next years Mina Cup.

Paul Bright | AYSO United

The tournament itself was well organised & the opportunities to experience additional activities within the City such as visiting the shopping mall, theme park etc was extremely valuable for our players, who gained an insight into both societal & cultural differences in Dubai in comparison to the UK & other European countries which we have tended to visit more often.

Overall, the Mina Cup was an excellent experience for our players who all thoroughly enjoyed the trip & are all hopeful of being able to return in 2024.

Sam Waters | Southampton

We have been blown away by how outstanding the weekend was. Our players, coaches & parents enjoyed it massively. ​

Congratulations, It’s been a huge success for football in Dubai. Thanks for all your help over the weekend.

Conor Walsh | Barca Dubai

We had a wonderful time in Dubai. Chris & his team put on an amazing event, everything was on point & so professional. Really, really impressive!​

We will now look to build a small spin-off event in Dar El Salaam after the unbelievable experience in Dubai. ​

Our boys did fantastic despite the shock & nerves of playing such a high standard of opposition & at such high-quality facilities. We are definitely planning to come back next year!

Fina Mango | DarYC The Bulls

The trip has been fantastic, it really has been a great opportunity for our boys to travel & compete in Dubai.

We would be delighted to be invited back!

Jon | Wolverhampton Wanderers

A massive thank you to the Mina Cup staff for being so welcoming & providing such value to their partners from the moment we arrived. ​

For any other clubs or sponsors looking to differentiate themselves at the youth football level, I cannot speak highly enough of this tournament & what Chris & his staff have put together.

Oliver Templeton | Oliver Charles

It is really important we partner with programs that share the same set of values as us, and that is certainly the case with The Mina Cup. ​

This is a fantastic initiative and one that we are excited to be involved with.

Tom Fonti | Umbro ME

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