The long-awaited clash is finally here—a historic showdown that will be etched into Anhui youth soccer history. After a season of intense competition, the first-ever Anhui Provincial Youth Football League, known as the “Huiqing Youth League,” is set for its thrilling conclusion.
On Saturday, May 16, 2026, at 3:30 PM, the league’s final will kick off at the Hefei Sports Center Stadium. The opposing teams are not ordinary school or city squads. Instead, a high school division all-star team will face a university division all-star team—two “dream teams” composed of the province’s top young talents, battling for the inaugural Huiqing Youth League championship title.
The high school division team is built around the Huiqing Youth League high school (Group A) champion, Hefei, and includes outstanding players from the runner-up, Bengbu, and third-place, Huaibei. This squad combines Hefei’s solid youth training foundation with the sharp edge of Bengbu and Huaibei, creating a “strongest combination” of Anhui high school football.
The university division team is formed by recruiting top players from the league’s top three university teams: Hefei University of Technology, Hefei Normal University, and Anhui Normal University. These three schools bring distinct strengths: the iron will of HUT, the agile coordination of HFNU, and the calm resilience of AHNU, merging into a “super fleet” that balances technique and tactics.
The same intense passion, but a different youthful stage. When the youthful vigor of high school meets the seasoned experience of university, when the spirit of city squads collides with the power of university alliances—which side will tilt the balance of victory?
The youthful contest awaits only the referee’s whistle. On May 16 at 3:30 PM, at the Hefei Sports Center Stadium, whether you’re a fan of either team or simply a lover of football and youth, be sure to secure your seat early and cheer for these brave dream-chasers with your voice.
