More than 35 SuperCup matches were staged in the Borough this year. Aug 05, 2019 10:09 BST ‘Phenomenal’ SuperCupNI hailed as a great result for Mid and East Antrim This year’s STATSports SuperCupNI has been praised as “one of the best to date” following the week-long festival of football. Many of the best youth teams and players from around the world showcased their skills on pitches throughout Mid and East Antrim during the prestigious competition with more than thirty-five matches staged in the Borough. Speaking after the showpiece finals night at Ballymena Showgrounds, Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Councillor Maureen Morrow said: “I wish to personally congratulate all of the organisers, teams, coaches, families, sponsors and all those involved in what was another phenomenal tournament. “I was privileged to take in several games and was in awe of the talent of the young players taking part and how well the event was arranged and organised. I would like to say thank you to all the teams who travelled to complete and congratulations to those who have won in their respected category. “As a Council, we are hugely supportive of the STATSports SuperCupNI and it was fantastic to see so many people attending the matches and enjoying the competition. “This incredible tournament showcased our Borough and its wonderful facilities to a global audience and is extremely beneficial to tourism and our economy.” Sixty-one teams took part in this year’s SuperCupNI competition with matches taking place at Ballymena and Coleraine Showgrounds, Ahoghill, Broughshane, Clough, Scroggy Road (Limavady), Riada Stadium (Ballymoney), Seahaven (Portstewart) and Anderson Park (Coleraine). • For Mid and East Antrim Borough Council media enquiries T: 028 2563 5037 E: [email protected] • Join Mid and East Antrim Borough Council on Facebook or follow us on Twitter Contacts Press Office Press Contact [email protected] 028 2563 5037 Chris Kilpatrick Press Contact Head of Communications [email protected] 07721 302 568 Annamay McNally Press Contact Press Officer [email protected] 07721 305 586 Deborah Cummings Press Contact Press Officer [email protected] 07920 544 094 Megan Mackay Press Contact Press Officer [email protected] 07827 802 643 .