Premier League legend Les Ferdinand on hand for Soccer Sevens draw – and tips Man City to beat Arsenal to title
- Former England international and Newcastle star in town for HKFC Citi Soccer Sevens draw as guest of honour
- Sixteen teams to play in main competition at Football Club, with event making long-awaited return after 4 years away
Reigning champions Newcastle will face fellow Premier League outfit Leicester City in the group phase of the 2023 HKFC Citi Soccer Sevens as they look to defend their title, four years on from winning it.
The draw for the 21st edition of the popular tournament, which will be held over May 26-28, took place on Wednesday, with 16 teams to battle for the main title – 10 of them flying in from overseas.
Former England international Les Ferdinand was on hand for the draw as the guest of honour, and will be keeping a keen eye on proceedings with his old club Newcastle in action once again.
Newcastle, who defeated Scottish giants Rangers in the 2019 final, will also face hosts Hong Kong Football Club and the Hong Kong Football Club Captain’s Select in group C.
Aston Villa, who have won the tournament a record six times, will play Rangers in group A, as well as Tai Po FC and the Yau Yee League Select.
“We are thrilled the tournament is resuming after the challenges brought on by the pandemic over the last three years,” said Tony Bratsanos, chairman of the HKFC Citi Soccer Sevens Organising Committee.
