Street Child Football World Cup: Egypt, Brazil Triumphant In 2022 Street Child World Cup, Pakistan Finish Second: The fourth edition of the Street Child World Cup, organized in collaboration with the Qatar Foundation, will now take place in Doha, Qatar.
Egypt and Brazil won gold for men and women at the 2022 Street Child World fiesta in Doha, Qatar. ISLAMABAD – Egypt defeated Pakistan to win the 2022 Street Kids Football World Cup final in Doha on Saturday.
The Pakistan team remained unbeaten in seven matches until they played the final match against Egypt which was decided by a penalty shootout (4-3). Doha is ready
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Ahead of the 2022 FIFA World Cup, 28 teams from 24 countries are representing street children around the world at the 2022 Street Children’s World Cup. 13 girls’ teams and 15 boys’ teams have come together for the international soccer tournament, and art program. and conference, to advocate for the rights of underprivileged children around the world. Brazil’s girls beat Colombia 4-0 in a one-sided final played at Oxygen Park on Saturday, October 15.
Winners
Boys: Egypt
Girls: Brazil
Brazil beat the Philippines 3-1 in the semi-finals while Colombia ousted fellow South Americans Bolivia 3-0. On the other hand, Egypt’s men got the better of Pakistan, winning the penalty shoot-out 4-3 after extra time to become undefeated winners.
Pakistan cricketer Tufail Ansari beat other players in the tournament and scored 13 goals. The 16-year-old wowed the crowd with back-to-back hat-tricks against Bosnia and Qatar before his side entered the knockout stage.
The 11-day event featured 28 teams from 24 countries and was organized by Street Child United, a non-profit organization in the UK. Neighboring India exited the tournament after playing their group stage.
He continued, “We are sad that we could not win the title, but at the same time we are coming back [to Pakistan] with the aim [to play football] in our life.” The 11-day event involved 28 teams from 24 countries and was organized by Street Child United, a non-profit organization in the UK.
Neighboring India exited the tournament after playing their group stage. The Pakistani team was selected out of 90 players trained during a year-long judging process conducted by Muslim Hands, a charity in Pakistan.
During the judging process, the families of the selected players also receive compensation, encouraging them to allow their children, many of whom work to support their loved ones, to professional soccer. This is the fourth edition of the tournament, the last three were held in South Africa (2010), Brazil (2014) and Russia (2018).
The Pakistani team was selected out of 90 players trained during a year-long judging process conducted by Muslim Hands, a charity in Pakistan. During the judging process, the families of the selected players also receive compensation, encouraging them to allow their children, many of whom work to support their loved ones, to professional soccer.
This is the fourth edition of the tournament, the last three were held in South Africa (2010), Brazil (2014), and Russia (2018). Uganda advocates for the right to education as it has been documented that many refugees and disadvantaged children in Uganda struggle to access education.
The Ugandan team in Qatar consists of 10 boys aged 15-18 from disadvantaged backgrounds including 4 refugees and 6 internally displaced persons (IDPs) from northern Uganda, all living in various ruins of Kampala. More than a game
SCU shines a light on children living on the streets, the problems they face, and the basic rights they lack. Our goal is to change that by defending their main demands: identity, protection against violence, gender equality, and access to education. The delegation was led by Karen Mukiibi.
Joash Mukiibi traveled as team leader, and Thomas Bongomin Lodi deputized him. Other players in the same game are; Patrice Oloya, Joseph Owori, Alfred Onencan, goalkeeper Shafik Byamukama, Kisangani Sharment (refugee), Kyandanda Quesnay (refugee), Elite Butinda (refugee), and Jeremy Mugisha are the only players went up to the same game.
Joshua Opolot is the managing director and Lorna Letasi is the media relations manager. While in Qatar, the delegation met with the Deputy Chief of Staff in Qatar, Ambassador Mohammed Besweli Kezeela.
“The Ugandan Embassy is your home and you are always welcome there. We wish you the best, achieve your dreams and make Uganda proud” – Ambassador Kezaala encouraged the team.
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The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), Qatar Foundation and JIBU Water are the sponsors of the Ugandan team. A platform for words
Art is used to helping young people create, make friends and express themselves. Through drawing, film, music, and dance, young people overcome language barriers, have fun, gather together, and reflect on what is happening. Egypt edged out fellow African country Burundi 4-3 on penalties after trailing 0-0 in extra time.
Pakistan reached the men’s final after beating Brazil 3-1 on penalties after the match after another 1-0 draw in regulation time. The Brazilian men eliminated Uganda 3-2 on penalties after the match after conceding a goal in regulation time.
In the group stage, Uganda won three matches; 8-0 against Nepal, 4-1 against Mauritius and 3-0 against Hungary, and 1-0 against the Syrian Forum. The Street Child Cup is a side event to the FIFA World Cup, organized by Street Child United, in partnership with the Qatar Foundation.
Street Child United Brazil, Brazil
Street Child United Brazil was created following the 2014 Street Child World Cup and is now a fully independent Brazilian NGO. It is located in one of the most dangerous neighborhoods in Rio, the Complexo de Penha favela.
This year’s edition is the fourth, following successes in South Africa (2010), Brazil (2014), and Russia (2018). This event brought together young people from all over the world to take to the streets to participate in football matches, and art activities and to defend their rights and safety through conferences and general meetings focused on children.
The 2022 Road World Cup gave the world’s most influential children the opportunity to represent their country and tell the world: “I am who”.
The Ugandan team represented Youth Sport Uganda, a non-governmental organization that works with young refugees in host cities and troubled communities in Uganda and uses sport as a vehicle for change. OPN’s mission is to bring about changes in government policy regarding street children and to increase funding in the area. Their responsibilities include protecting children from child labor and sexual abuse, intervening in families, and advocating for the rights of street children.
