This weekend, 168 games will be played across Saturday with the arrival of the French players to Waterford meaning all 24 teams are chomping at the bit to compete.

St. Joseph’s AFC Waterford is gearing up for what promises to be one of the biggest underage football events of the summer with the Michael Grant International Memorial Tournament taking place tomorrow, Saturday, July 25th.

Action gets underway, hosted by St. Joseph’s AFC on Saturday with the first game underway at 9am and action expected to finish up around 4.30pm.

Pierre Fetat from St. Joseph’s AFC told WLR that there will be plenty of good football to watch across the day, and members of the public are welcome to come and enjoy or to lend a hand.

Pierre Fetat and Billy Flynn joined Ollie and Dymphna in the lead-up to the tournament on The Big Breakfast Blaa to chat about the incredible work going into the tournament.

Plans Across the Day for St. Joseph’s AFC

It has already attracted 24 Under-10 teams. Every team will play seven games across the day, making for a remarkable 168 matches in total.

The tournament will bring together all of Waterford’s major clubs alongside visitors from France, North End United (Wexford), Shamrock Rovers and more, giving local youngsters a fantastic opportunity to test themselves against teams from Ireland and beyond.

In a wonderful show of community spirit, children from every club in Waterford city will also have the chance to be part of the day.

The French Have Arrived

A friendly blitz took place on Thursday, between St. Joseph’s AFC, Villa FC, Johnville FC, and Gallia Club Lucciana from Corscia.

A well-deserved hunger was earned just in time for pizza to be served for players and parents.