One Direction star Niall Horan is to host a charity football game in May.

The singer revealed today (April 17) that he is putting on the the Niall Horan Charity Football Challenge in aid of Irish Autism Action and Heart and Minds Challenge.

The match will take place at Leicester's King Power Stadium on May 26 as a host of big names turn out for a good cause.

The singer confirmed that he will one of the managers at the event, with bandmates Liam Payne and Louis Tomlinson due to play for his team.

Horan said on Twitter: "Doin a charity football game at Leicester city's stadium on the 26th of may, Louis and liam are on my team, I'll be the manager!"

He added: "Big names involved! In aid of Irish autism!"

Tickets for the event are on sale via Ticketmaster.

Watch One Direction in action below: