Talenticos in Uzhhorod: alongside players from the national team, over 150 children took a step towards big football

On November 9 at the "Avangard" stadium in Uzhhorod, the Talent Cup organized by the Ukrainian Football Association took place. Its guests were players from the Ukraine national team: Eduard Sarapiy, Georgiy Yermakov, and Oleksiy Kashchuk.

Talenticos in Uzhhorod: alongside players from the national team, over 150 children took a step towards big football

Photo: Dan Balashov

The main goal of Talenticos is to ignite a love for football in children and motivate them to play it. The best way to achieve this is through a living example. This time, as part of one of the largest projects of the Ukrainian Football Association (UFA), alongside young participants were professional football players whom children follow on screens every day.

Players from the national team of Ukraine, Eduard Sarapioy, Georgiy Yermakov, and Oleksiy Kashchuk became part of the festival. They talked to children, took photos, and signed autographs. For many boys and girls, this was their first encounter with players from the national team. Such moments often become the beginning of a great football dream.

Over 150 children participated in the event. They were treated to an unforgettable day of football and a series of locations specially created for young football players:

  • tennis ball;
  • football darts;
  • “square”;
  • one-on-one, two-on-two, and three-on-three matches;
  • and other game and competitive activities.

Each location helped children to practice their technique, reaction speed, and teamwork in a playful manner. And most importantly, it allowed them to experience the joy of football.

The next stop for Talenticos is just a few days away. November 12–13, 2026, the festival will take place within the Girls' "Development Cup" in the village of Bilkivtsi, Hushtsky district, Zakarpattya region, at the Garden Camp complex.