Craig Bellamy to attend Bow Street junior football festival

Craig Bellamy will attend a junior football tournament in his home country this weekend. The Wales head coach will appear at Bow Street FC’s annual junior festival on Sunday, one of the most prestigious and successful in the whole of Wales. Around 120 teams will take part across eight categories in the two-day tournament. Bellamy will be joined by Football Association of Wales chief executive Noel Mooney, while Matty Jones will attend on Saturday. Wyn Lewis, president of Bow Street FC, said: "We are absolutely delighted to have Brian Jones and Castell Howell Foods on board once again. "Brian Jones is a hugely respected figure in Welsh life, and it is obvious he has a huge passion for supporting youngsters playing all sports and taking part in community-based activities." The tournament, now in its 22nd year, is sponsored once again by Castell Howell. First held in 2003, the event has grown into one of the most successful junior football festivals in Wales. Allan ‘Baba’ Evans, one of the original organisers, said: "I am so chuffed at the way this event has developed since we started it in 2003. "I am so proud of the way that the whole club and the community always embrace the annual tournament. "I would never have believed that it would continue for so long and indeed, grow and evolve each year." Action begins at 10am on both days, with refreshments and ample parking available throughout the weekend. Bellamy, a former Premier League striker and current head coach of the Wales national team, will meet players and spectators, take photos, and watch Sunday’s matches. His appearance follows recent reports that he turned down the opportunity to become manager of Championship side Burnley. Talks reportedly broke down over disagreements about his potential backroom staff, prompting Bellamy to remain in his current role ahead of Euro 2028.