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Manchester United’s U16 side are involved in the 2025 Super Cup NI this week and Tuesday night sees the marquee group stage clash.
Every year going back to the 1980’s, Manchester United have been sending squads of young players over to Northern Ireland in the summer for the ‘Milk Cup’ which is now known as the Super Cup.
This summer is no different, with United winning 3-0 on opening day against West Cork, courtesy of a brilliant performance by Kai Rooney, eldest son of club legend, Wayne Rooney.
For the 2025 edition of the historic competition, United have taken a strong U16 squad, ranging from U14 players to U16.
On Tuesday night, on matchday two, United picked up another win, beating Rangers 2-0 thanks to a Douka Nkoto brace.
Read below for all the updates from the game as they happened.
Manchester United (D.Nkoto x2) 2-0 Rangers
Manchester United group standings
With two games played, United are top of Group B and look good value to continue for the ultimate prize of the SuperCupNI Cup. United need a draw or better to top the group.
[Link]Match review
It was a much tougher battle for United than against West Cork, won by two moments of magic from Douka Nkoto who was undeniably the player of the match. What an exciting talent.
[Link]2-0 Manchester United
DOUKA NKOTO… wow
The 14-year-old makes it 2-0 with an even better goal than his first, cutting inside on his right and finding the far top corner. Game over!
[Link]Brilliant from Ibragimov
Rangers were countering at pace but Ibragimov read the play like a book, cutting out the danger with brilliant anticipation and speed.
[Link]United coming close to a second
Two long range efforts from United threaten the Rangers goal but no second goal yet.
[Link]1-0 Manchester United
Douka Nkoto scores a brilliant goal, finishing from an angle into the top corner. Celebrates with a cartwheel into a backflip. Incredibly talented player.
Assist: Emmanuel Ziro
[Link]Strong play from Kai Rooney
Rooney is dominating his defenders with his strength on and off the ball.
[Link]Half-time
It remains 0-0 as the half-time whistle goes, United won’t be thrilled with their efforts but 35 more minutes to come. Rangers the better side to date with United unable to create any big chances.
[Link]United come close
Bassirou Nkoto comes close for United with a shot across goal but it sails narrowly wide.
[Link]5 minutes gone
Neither side taking control of the game in a meaningful manner, but United have dominated possession with Jacey Carrick dictating proceedings.
[Link]Manchester United XI
Osuchukwu, Walker, G.Ibragimov, Fabiyi, O’Brien, Carrick, Nganga, DeJonge-Seiros, B.Nkoto, Rooney, D.Nkoto
SUBS: Irving, Laurie, Akinsanya, Nyoni, Ziro, Mpofu, Dore
[Link]How to watch
The United U16 vs Rangers game is being broadcast live on the Super Cup NI website for a fee of £7. But we will have live updates as they happen.
[Link]What is the Super Cup?
Formerly known as the Milk Cup, the NI Super Cup is a youth tournament hosted in Northern Ireland which is historic. United have been sending teams over since the 1980’s and often do quite well.
Read below for more and also the full U16 squad United have sent to the competition with some big names.
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Manchester United won on matchday one
This will be the second game of the competition after United beat West Cork 3-0 on Monday night.
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