The sports tournament happening in Mathare, Kangemi, Mukuru kwa Njenga, Viwandani, Kiandutu, and Kibera is a community youth football event aimed at empowering young people through sports. These tournaments are organized to bring together boys and girls in U-13, U-15, and U-17 age categories from these informal settlements to compete in a safe, values-driven environment.
The initiative promotes leadership, teamwork, and social cohesion, while encouraging school attendance and discouraging negative behaviors such as drug use and crime. Coaches and organizers focus on nurturing not just athletic skills but also life skills that can help guide youth toward positive futures. This tournament also helps identify talented players who might advance to more competitive teams within Kenya, including those like Kibera Soccer Women FC.
These events contribute to community-building by uniting diverse settlements and creating opportunities for youth engagement in health, education, and empowerment activities, leveraging football as a platform for positive change in these urban informal areas. The tournament is managed with support from organizations like CFK Africa and Wavu Africa, who oversee logistics, coaching, and community involvement.
