For the thirteenth time in fourteen editions, RSC Anderlecht’s U17 team will take part in the Ajax Amsterdam Future Cup during the Easter weekend. On Mauve TV, you won’t miss a single minute of our youngsters’ matches in this prestigious tournament. Over the years, Sporting has become a key presence in the competition, which it has also won three times.
The eight participating teams have been divided into two groups of four. AFC Ajax will face Paris Saint-Germain, Sporting Portugal and Future United, a team made up of top prospects from several Ajax partner clubs. Meanwhile, the Mauves will take on Bayer 04 Leverkusen, Olympique Lyonnais and Real Madrid CF in Group B with the following squad:
- 1. Mattis Seghers (19/01/09 - GK)
- 2. Saliou Dia (11/07/09 - DF)
- 3. Cheikh Dieng (07/03/09 - DF)
- 4. Thomas Vervloet (19/03/09 - DF)
- 5. Mohamed Habib Zinbi (17/11/09 - DF)
- 6. Rune Verstrepen (20/02/09 - MF)
- 7. Jayden Onia Seke (08/05/09 - FW)
- 8. Adjani Mujangi Bia (30/05/10 - MF)
- 9. Rami Lougmani (25/05/09 - FW)
- 10. Noa Ojea (10/08/09 - MF)
- 11. Dwight Eriyo (17/02/10 - FW)
- 13. Emilio Van Wijmeersch (05/03/10 - GK)
- 17. Gabriel Biladi (16/05/09 - FW)
- 18. Noé Kage (15/01/10 - MF)
- 19. Ilyas Benktib (23/01/09 - FW)
- 20. Milan Debast (08/12/09 - DF)
- 21. Noah Kalonji (22/04/09 - MF)
- 22. Abdel Camara (29/12/09 - DF)
On Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 April, each club will play three group matches, after which a ranking will be established. The final standings will be decided on Easter Monday. The top two teams from each group will notably face each other in cross semi-finals. For more information, check out the full schedule of this tournament below or visit www.ajax.nl/future-cup.
The rules are the same as in the previous edition:
- Effective playing time (2 x 20 minutes): the clock stops when the ball is out of play.
- Instead of throw-ins, players may restart play with their feet or by dribbling.
- Self-pass: players may take a free kick or a corner by passing the ball to themselves.
- Substitutions are unlimited during the match without stopping play by the referee.
- After a yellow card, players are temporarily sent off for four minutes.
- The Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system will also be used on the main pitch.
