On October 16, 64 of the best young footballers from 16 voivodeships will gather at PGE National Stadium to compete for the title of Poland’s best dribbler, during the Final of the National 1×1 Game Tournament – Frugo Cup.

The day before, all participants will have a unique opportunity to cheer on the Polish national team in the Nations League match against Croatia. For the tournament winners, the Frugo brand has prepared wonderful prizes, including invitations to participate in the children’s escort during the November Poland-Scotland match.

Frugo, as the title sponsor of the tournament, actively supports the development of individual football skills, promoting courage, creativity and energy – qualities that perfectly align with Frugo’s philosophy.

FoodCare’s partnership with the Polish Football Association does not end with the Frugo Cup. 4Move is the official partner of the first national team, and Black and 4Move are sponsors of Polish football referees.

The Grand National Final at PGE National Stadium is the culmination of months of football competition that has inspired thousands of young people. The Frugo brand not only supports their development, but also gives them strength to continue – both on and off the pitch.

– “Frugo has always focused on energy, courage and creativity – values that are reflected in 1×1 play. Through our partnership in the Tournament, we want to inspire young talents to fight for their dreams, develop their skills and break down barriers” – says Wiesław Włodarski, President of FoodCare.

In September, young footballers from the 2013-2016 age groups competed for the title of best dribblers in their voivodeships, participating in the voivodeship finals of the 2nd edition of the 1×1 Game Tournament – Frugo Cup. Winners from the 2013 and 2014 age categories advanced to the Grand National Final, which will take place at PGE National Stadium. Thanks to the support of the Frugo brand, one of the most energetic and creative football initiatives in Poland has the chance to inspire young talents to achieve success at the highest level.

Voivodeship finals – a step towards national triumph with Frugo

The tournament began on September 4 with voivodeship finals in the Lubuskie and Świętokrzyskie voivodeships. Out of nearly 55,000 young players who competed in club qualifiers, 1,500 fought for the title of best dribblers in their voivodeship.

Frugo – supporting young football talents

As a brand full of strength and vitality, Frugo not only gives wings to its fans, but also supports the development of Polish sport. The Frugo Cup is becoming an increasingly important element in shaping future football stars, offering young players a platform to develop and showcase their skills.

– “The Frugo Cup is a place where future football leaders are born. By supporting this tournament, we want to give young people the opportunity to develop their passion, courage and individuality, just as Frugo has been doing for years” – adds President Włodarski.

Frugo Cup: Winners of the 2nd Edition of the 1v1 Game Tournament Announced

– Zofia Kołodziej, Zuzanna Żak, Aleksander Bibułowicz, and Aleksander Godziński are the winners of the 2nd Edition of the 1v1 Game Tournament – Frugo Cup. The competition is organized by the Polish Football Association (PZPN), Voivodeship Football Associations, with the support of title sponsor Frugo.

– “The Frugo Cup is where future football leaders are born. By supporting this Tournament, we aim to provide young people with the opportunity to develop their passion, skills, and individuality. Frugo has always focused on energy, courage, and creativity – values that are reflected in the 1v1 game. We believe that the Tournament winners – young and talented girls and boys – will develop their skills and, even more motivated, fight for their dreams. As an official partner of the national team, we hope to see them soon in the biggest football stadiums worldwide,” says Wiesław Włodarski, President of FoodCare, producer of Frugo.

On the pitch of PGE Narodowy, where Robert Lewandowski and Cristiano Ronaldo, among others, had played just days earlier, the winners of the provincial finals of the 2nd Edition of the 1v1 Game Tournament – Frugo Cup, in the 2013 and 2014 age groups, competed for the title of best female dribbler and best male dribbler in Poland. The competition was watched by both the coach of the Polish men’s national team, Michał Probierz, and the coach of the Polish women’s national team, Nina Patalon.

From this edition, Ewelina Kamczyk and Nicola Zalewski are the tournament ambassadors.

This spring, in 14 voivodeships that expressed interest in joining the 2nd Edition of the 1v1 Game Tournament – Frugo Cup, nearly 55,000 female and male footballers participated in club qualifiers to compete for the title of best female dribbler and best male dribbler in the country across four age categories (U-8, U-9, U-10, U-11).

Among the 64 finalists of the national final of the 2nd Edition of the 1v1 Game Tournament – Frugo Cup, the winners were: Zofia Kołodziej (born 2014), Zuzanna Żak (born 2013), Aleksander Bibułowicz (born 2014), and Aleksander Godziński (born 2013). Last year, Zuzanna Żak also won the Frugo Tournament.

Before the final match, all participants and their coaches took seats in the stands of PGE Narodowy and supported the Polish national team in their match against Croatia. In addition to material prizes, the winners of each category also received an invitation to participate in the children’s escort during the Poland-Scotland match, played on November 18 at PGE Narodowy.

So, what’s next? It’s FRUGO. The legend of Polish beverages is starting a new chapter – with a refreshed strategy, a new communication platform, and ambitious foreign expansion plans, including the US market.

The brand’s new chapter also marks a return to its roots. FRUGO is going global in iconic glass bottles with a click-cap, the original logo is back, and the recipes are based exclusively on Polish fruits. As the products appear on shelves in foreign stores, a 360° campaign is launching, including a premiere TV and cinema spot, digital activities, social media engagement, and influencer collaborations.

The new FRUGO will also appear in Poland – in March at Żabka chain stores.