CFK’s Youth Soccer Leaders Take on Festival 26 in Boston
April 21, 2026
Meet the six exceptional young CFK Africa footballers traveling to Boston to represent Kenya at Festival 26.
Meet the six exceptional young CFK Africa footballers traveling to Boston to represent Kenya at Festival 26.
Being selected for CFK Queens sparked a lifelong commitment to the game, to girls’ soccer, and to her community.
“This team of remarkable women demonstrates what we have always believed about the people of Kibera: that they are capable of incredible achievements when given the opportunity.”
“The impact of this final extends far beyond the football pitch. Kibera’s achievements directly challenge common stereotypes about informal settlements, proving that talent and dedication can thrive anywhere.”
“I want to play football and help my family financially. Life has not been easy, with ups and downs.”
A fearless goalkeeper with Kibera Soccer Women FC, Vivian embodies how football drives social impact, builds confidence, and unites communities.
Kibera Soccer Women FC is proving the resilience and talent of informal settlement youth.
“Coaching is more than drills. It is about giving young people direction, alternatives, and belief in their own potential.”
US Ambassador Meg Whitman attended CFK Africa’s annual celebration of community heroes, including honoring Kibera Soccer Women FC for their service as champions of social change in Kibera.
“Beyond the recent headlines, however, the Women’s World Cup serves an even more important role in helping connect at-risk girls and young women with mentors, serving as an entry point to education, and even helping them overcome deeply rooted ethnic divisions like here in Kenya.