Joining Chiefs are Orlando Pirates, Ajax Cape Town, BidVest Wits, Silver Stars, Supersport United, Jomo Cosmos, Moroka Swallows and Mamelodi Sundowns from the PSL, as well as Kempton Park FC, Westville United, Africa Sport, Arcadia Shepherds, Zola Lazio, Maritzburg United and the School of Excellence, all of whom will participate in the annual U-15 tournament this weekend.

The winner of the Manchester United Premier Local Finals will represent South Africa, and the continent of Africa, at the Manchester United Premier Cup World Finals overseas in late July.

The Local Finals are being hosted by Nike and SAFA Soweto, and have the full support of the Gauteng Provincial Government.

The 16 teams scheduled to play in the Manchester United Premier Cup Local Finals have been drawn in the following groups:

Group A


Orlando Pirates


Ajax Cape Town


Bidvest Wits


Silver Stars.

Group B


SuperSport United


Kempton Park FC


Jomo Cosmos


Westville United

Group C


Africa Sport


Arcadia Shepherds


Moroka Swallows


Mamelodi Sundowns

Group D


School of Excellence


Zola Lazio


Maritzburg United


Kaizer Chiefs.

These teams will play in a round robin format. The top teams from each group will contest the semi-finals and finals.

Teams that have represented South Africa at the Manchester United Premier Cup in the past include Remember FC (1999), Ajax Cape Town (2000/2001), Orlando Pirates (2002), Kaizer Chiefs (2004), Moroka Swallows (2005) and Orlando Pirates (2006).

The entrance is free on both days and the gates will open early. Kickoff starts at 10h00 each day.