Inaugural Pamoja Soccer Tournament Kicks off in Brampton

Brampton, November 11, 2023

The Winter Edition of the 2023 Pamoja Soccer Tournament organized by Kenyan Canadian Association to Promote Youth Mental Health and Well-being is scheduled to kick off today in Brampton, Ontario, Canada. The inaugural event will take place at SaveMax Sports Centre, 1495 Sandalwood Parkway East, Brampton L6R 0K2. Pamoja is swahili word meaning “unity” or “together”

Everyone is welcome for the tournament with very exciting matches lined up on Saturday, Nov 11, 2023, from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM and the finals on November 18, 2023 from 4:00PM – 5:00PM featuring football clubs representing Ivory Coast, Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda as very talented youth showcase their skills and teamwork like never before!

The Soccer Clubs are Ivory FC, Wazalendo FC, Zan Heroes FC and Toronto Fongone FC.

Distinguished guests have been invited to grace the crowning moment to the winners of this thrilling soccer extravaganza including Mayor of Brampton His Worship Patrick Brown, MPs, MPPs and City Councillors.

The tournament is generously funded through Ontario Youth Wellness Grant (OYWG) aimed at increasing the quantity and improve the quality of wellness programs for Black youth in Ontario.

The Soccer spectacle is also a build-up towards 2026 FIFA World CUP which will take place in Toronto and Vancouver. Your presence will make this celebration of sport and camaraderie even more unforgettable. Let's make history together on the field!