Leveling the Playing Field: How Coach James is Using Football as a Launchpad for Youth
April 6, 2025
“Coaching is more than drills. It is about giving young people direction, alternatives, and belief in their own potential.”
“Coaching is more than drills. It is about giving young people direction, alternatives, and belief in their own potential.”
“It has been a fantastic run for them. They are here to talk about their season so far and what’s next for next year if they want to win it and what must happen.”
Kennedy Juma explains how CFK Africa uses sports to keep youth engaged, curbing the dangers of drug abuse and unhealthy behaviors during the long holidays.
The County Government of Nakuru highlighted the success of CFK Africa’s two-month-long youth football tournament, which ended with the crowning of the winning teams this past weekend.
“As CFK Africa’s sports for development program continues to evolve, it holds great potential to further empower young girls and contribute to their holistic development.”
Written by Ben Bramson, CFK Africa 2024 Peacock Fellow and undergraduate student studying religion, pre-medicine, and conflict management at the University of North Carolina, Chapel
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