Al Kamal American School crowned winners in the Stars of Tomorrow Cup

Knockout stage takes place in Dubai Mall Ice Rink

Dubai, United Arab Emirates: Al Kamal American School, Sharjah, defeated Al Shoala School, Sharjah, (3-1) during the intense knockout tournament phase of the first Stars of Tomorrow football league.

The sixteen qualifying teams from across Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Sharjah battled for the Stars of Tomorrow cup during the second phase of the league at the Dubai Mall ice rink.

Powered by axiom and Ahdaaf, the Stars of Tomorrow Football tournament offers an opportunity for the youth to gain nation-wide recognition, and receive support towards becoming professional football players in the UAE in a healthy competitive environment.

“At axiom, we are eager to find the leaders of tomorrow through all walks of life,” said Faisal Al Bannai, CEO, axiom. “The passion and skill we observed during the second phase of the Stars of Tomorrow Football league illustrated the great potential of today’s youth in becoming athletic ambassadors of the UAE.”

"It was great seeing Stars of Tomorrow, a concept we built at Ahdaaf, finally come to life and being the first pan emirates football league in the UAE joining both public and private schools in one competition. A thank you must go to our partners axiom and our team at Ahdaaf for running the whole project and making it a successful reality. Finally, I'd like to also thank our supporting partners Dubai Sports Council and KHDA for their support," said Anas Bukhash, Managing Partner, Ahdaaf Sports Club.

The sixteen finalists were selected among 36 schools from Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Sharjah during the first phase of the tournament that took place in April.