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The partnership aims at equipping upcoming football players not just with football skills and equipment, but academic resources
The highly-anticipated 2023 Ligi East Africa tournament set to take place on August 17 and 18 at the Nairobi Polo Club has teamed up with the America's Woburn Youth Soccer Association (WYSA) to launch the Boots and Books programme.
The programme aims at fostering international collaboration not just in sports, but also academic excellence. In an unprecedented move, the tournament, a groundbreaking initiative, will aim to bring together children from Kenya and the USA to enhance soccer skills and academic prowess.
Under this programme, children from WYSA will donate gently-used books and outgrown soccer boots, which will then be distributed to participants of the tournament.
This innovative approach will help facilitate access to educational resources, as well as foster children’s passion for soccer.
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Up to 219 teams from 10 different countries have confirmed their participation in this two-day football spectacle. The tournament spans various age categories, from Under-seven to Under-19, showcasing emerging talents and promoting youth engagement in the sport.
Host Kenya is gearing up to welcome over 1,000 young football enthusiasts from Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, South Sudan, Somalia, Ethiopia, Sudan, and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
Tournament director Chris Amimo emphasises that the introduction of the books and boots programme will motivate the children to learn more while also honing their soccer skills.
"This is a platform where our young talents have to showcase their talent and for nurturing football potential in Kenya,” Amimo said.
“As Ligi Ndogo, we are committed to providing opportunities for players to participate in countrywide tournaments, international cups, and tours, thus opening doors for their football careers. I call on fans to come cheer up our youngsters."
The defending champions across the five age sets, including UFA Simba (U7), Black Panthers (U9), Tanzania’s TeletubbiesKids League (U11), Legacy Football Academy (U13), and True Talents (U19), have all confirmed their participation, setting the stage for a thrilling competition.
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The Ligi Ndogo East African Cup, a cherished age group football tournament, was established in 2008 by the Ligi Ndogo Soccer Club Fraternity. Every August, the tournament serves as a platform to raise awareness about pertinent issues affecting youth football development within the East African region.
Through its annual themes aligned with the concerns of East African youth, the tournament's impact extends far beyond the field, nurturing holistic growth and international collaboration.
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The programme will go a long way in helping Kenya realise its vision to qualify for the 2030 World Cup and become an AFCON mainstay.
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