Established in 2000, the objective of the academy is to assist young aspirant soccer stars to maximize their footballing potential, while simultaneously ensuring they develop into responsible citizens with an education to fall back onto, should they not be able to pursue football as a full-time career.
The players aged 12 years and above, are scouted from around South Africa through the South African Football Association (SAFA) and SASFA tournaments, friendlies, league fixtures and trials. They play for the Academy until they have matriculated and thereafter will be signed by the senior team should they meet the talent criteria. Those unfortunate not to make a career out of the beautiful game, pursue their desired careers as professionals elsewhere.
The Academy provides players with a free formal education. And to further develop their football talent and equip them for the demands of modern-day life and professional football, players enjoy life-skills education as well as access to world-class training and medical facilities.
SuperSport United Soccer Schools Achievements
SuperSport United Football Club Development Academy ACHIEVEMENTS:
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2019 Pirates Cup Champions
2017 Bayhill Champs
2016 Metropolitan Premier Cup Champions
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2014 CHAMP OF CHAMPS
UNDER 19 TEAM 2014 Sanlam Kay Motsepe Cup Champions
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2014 SAFA Under19 Provincial Tournament Champions
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2014 Engen Knockout Champions
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2014 Kappa Cup Champions
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2011 Metropolitan SASFA Under 16 Cup Champions
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2010 Lagos International Youth Cup Champions
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2010 Bayhill Cup Champions (Metropolitan Premier Cup)
2008 – U19 Bayhill Cup (SA) – Plate section winners
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2008 – U17 Mini Tournament (UK) – 3rd Place
2008 – U17 Varsseveld Tournament (Holland) – 3rd place
2008 – U17 Engen Cup (SA) – Winners
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2005 – U15 Marveld Cup (Holland) – 3rd Place
2005 – U15 Top C Toernooi (Holland) – 3rd Place
2006 – U15 Marveld Cup (Holland) – Winners
2006 – U15 DVS’33 Toernooi (Holland) – Winners
2007 – U15 Nike Cup (SA) – Runners Up
2008 – U15 Nike Cup (SA) – Winners
2008 – U15 Nike Cup (UK) – 15th Place
SuperSport United Soccer Schools Contact Details
Tel: (011) 686 6431
Email: [email protected]
SUPERSPORT UNITED FOOTBALL CLUB OFFICE
Office Admin: (011) 686 6431
General Football Inquiries and Information
[email protected]
ACADEMY
Giancarlo Ballossini: (011) 686 6431 or (012) 374 6370