Berekum Chelsea, Nania FC to compete in 71st Edition of Viareggio Cup in Italy

Published on: 18 February 2019

Berekum Chelsea and Nania FC youth sides are set to partake in the 71st Edition of the Viareggio Cup in Italy.

The Ghanaian clubs have been selected to compete with some top clubs across the world in the tournament which commences on March 11 and ends on March 27, 2019.

The tournament will see clubs from England, Belgium, Brazil, Italy, China, USA, Uruguay etc battling for the ultimate prize.

Nania FC have been paired alongside face Parma, Venice, and Euro LIAC New York from USA in Group 5.

On the other hand, Berekum Chelsea have been placed in Group 7 and will face Italian giants AC Milan, Spezia FC and Carrarese Calcio all based in Italy.

The two Ghanaian clubs will depart the Kotoko International Airport on March 9, 2019, and have a day rest in Italy before the tournament begins.

Viareggio Cup is one of the most important youth football tournaments in the world. It is held each year in Viareggio, Tuscany, and its surroundings.

Below are the groups of the 71st Viareggio Cup:

GROUP 1: Inter, Braga (Portugal), Cagliari, APIA Leichardt (Australia) GROUP

GROUP 2: Empoli, Everton (England), Ascoli, United Youth Soccer Star (USA)

GROUP 3: Bologna, Club Brugge (Belgium), Ternana, America De Cali (Colombia)

GROUP 4: Turin, Norchi Dinamoeli Tbilisi (Georgia), Rieti, Athletico Paranaense (Brazil)

GROUP 5: Parma, Nania (Ghana), Venice, Euro LIAC New York (USA)

GROUP 6: Sassuolo, FK Riga, Benevento, Pontedera

GROUP 7: Milan, Berekum Chelsea (Ghana), Spezia, Carrarese.

GROUP 8: Fiorentina, Krasnodar (Russia), Perugia, Westchester United (USA)

GROUP 9:Genoa, Dukla Prague (Czech Republic), Livorno, Atlantida Juniors (Uruguay)

GROUP 10: Representative Series D, Under 19 China, SPAL, Salernitan

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