EFREN Reyes and Karl Boyes are set to captain Team Asia and Team Europe, respectively, for the highly anticipated Reyes Cup, taking place from Oct. 15 to 18 at the spectacular Ninoy Aquino Stadium in Manila.

This landmark event will see Asia’s finest players face off against Europe’s best in an exciting new fixture on the World Nineball Tour showcased across the globe through local broadcaster Cignal TV, as well Sky Sports across the UK.

The Reyes Cup is set to mirror the format of the prestigious Mosconi Cup, bringing together two elite teams over four thrilling days of competition. A total of 21 matches, including singles and doubles, will be played, with each match a race to 5. The first team to reach 11 points will claim victory in what promises to be a fierce contest between two of the world’s strongest teams.

At the helm of Team Asia is the legendary Reyes, widely regarded as the greatest player in the history of the sport. Reyes, who is beloved in the Philippines and beyond, will lead his team in front of an impassioned home crowd. Reyes expressed his excitement ahead of the event.

“I’ve been waiting for this for so long. Ever since the founding of the Mosconi Cup I’ve wanted something for Asia,” Reyes said. “Europe will have the edge because of their experience in that arena, but Asia has plenty of skill and talent to get the win. I’m also looking forward to a potential exhibition against fellow captain Karl Boyes.”

Leading Team Europe is the six-time Mosconi Cup champion Boyes, who brings a wealth of experience to Team Europe.

“My Nineball career started back in 2007 with Matchroom in the Philippines, so I know just how big the sport and this event is for the country. I’ve been lucky to be here many times in my career and I cannot wait to lead out Team Europe as captain next month, it is going to be very special,” Boyes saud.

Aloysius Yapp, Johan Chua, and Ko Pin Yi are the first to qualify and will lead the charge for Team Asia, while Eklent Kaçi, Mickey Krause, and Joshua Filler form the forefront of Team Europe. Reyes and Boyes are set to select two wild cards to complete their squads this coming October. With the very best talent from both continents set to compete, the Reyes Cup is sure to become a flagship event on the global pool calendar.