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.
“Over the past year, his “MEJO 476: Ethical Issues and Sports Communication” students developed research-based solutions for CFK Africa.”
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.”
“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.
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
“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.