The Lao youth football team, with three groups of players from the WIG NAGA club, competed in the 2024 Jaifa King’s Cup in Lopburi, Thailand, on 5 December.
The tournament saw teams from ten countries, including Laos, Thailand, Japan, and South Korea.
The highlight for Laos was a championship win in the U8 category.
Moreover, The U8 team’s triumph also earned a record-breaking prize of THB 100,000 (approximately USD 2,942), the highest-ever prize awarded to a Lao team in the U8 category.
Meanwhile, Anoulack “Lucky” Wilaikul, a young striker from Laos’ U8 team was named the tournament’s Most Valuable Player after scoring six goals in a match, contributing to the overall victory of his time.
Another standout player was Aekkalath “Tiger” Wilaikul, captain of the U12 team, who won the tournament’s Top Scorer Award with a tally of 26 goals. The U12 team conquered two decisive victories in the group stage, including an 18-0 win against Korea Andong City Sports Club.
