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Taupo boys win U19 National football tournament

Taupo boys win U19 National football tournament

Congratulations to George Green, Joe Brown and Brodie Purvis

Taupo AFC are the Winners of the U19s Napier National Tournament (Mens Satellite Division) for 2024. 

This squad includes current students George Green, Joe Brown and Brodie Purvis. 

This is the first time Taupo have got past the group stages and is a major achievement for our small provincial town to beat teams from Auckland, Wellington, Nelson to name a few.

Napier City Rovers plays host to the biggest and most prestigious annual Under 19 Youth Tournament in New Zealand.  Some of New Zealand’s top young football stars have descended on Park Island for more than three decades to compete for the top youth prize.

Every Labour weekend sees more than 130 games of exciting football being played and some of the biggest clubs from all over New Zealand compete for the trophy.  Over the years many young players have played in the tournament and went on to gain international status

Congratulations to our students and the entire team.  What an amazing WIN!