WELCOME TO US AFRICAN CUP

The US AFRICAN CUP (USAC) stands as one of the most prestigious African men's soccer tournaments on the East Coast and is deemed among the most competitive in the United States. The African Sports Foundation established the African Cup in 2010 to promote cultural exchange and diversity through sports.

The tournament takes place every summer on the first weekend in August and selects the best teams from hundreds of qualified applicants annually. Traditionally, the event includes about 90% African clubs and 10% non-African teams in the United States. Every year, over 300 to 400 spectators watch teams from all over the United States compete in an intense game, with only the best claiming the U.S. AFRICAN Cup Champion’s prize.

Previous champions include:
Mass Barcelona FC (MA) — 2010
RI Arsenal (RI) — FC 2011
Trenton FC (NJ) — 2012
Ghana Black Star (MA) — 2013
Debamu FC (MD) — 2014
Trenton FC (NJ) — 2015
Junior Lone Star (PA) — 2016
Junior Lone Star (PA) — 2017
Rhode Island All stars (RI) — 2018, 2019, 2023


A noteworthy number of players have advanced to professional and international careers. The list features Siad Haji among others. The second overall pick in the 2019 MLS Super Draft. The advantages of this kind of cross-cultural exposure are endless. Football brings players together as they put aside cultural, ethnic, religious, and economic differences to become lifelong friends.