There was a definite air of excitement on the day the World Cup opened in South Africa. People in Kenya were tweeting about wearing football jerseys to work and that some offices were closing early to allow staff to go and watch the opening match.
News articles about Kibera Football
Kibera Mpira Mtaani World Cup Launch
Posted on June 14th, 2010 by Kirsty
Eventful Times
Posted on June 9th, 2010 by Kirsty
On Friday 4th June, the Queen’s Official Birthday was celebrated throughout the world. To mark the occasion in Nairobi, an event was held at the British High Commissioner’s Residence and Vision Africa was proud to be part of the day. The chosen theme was the sporting links between UK and Kenya and how sport can play a role in development. Thanks to our matches between the British High Commission Cheetahs and Kibera Mpira Mtaani we were invited along to promote the work of Kibera Mpira Mtaani.
Arsenal in Kibera
Posted on April 29th, 2010 by Kirsty
Wednesday 28th April was a good day. Thanks to a chance meeting with one of the directors of Alive and Kicking, we had managed to set up a coaching session with two visiting coaches from Arsenal Football Club’s community coaching program.
John Packard Family Cup 2010
Posted on April 12th, 2010 by Kirsty
Saturday 20th March saw the launch of Kibera Mpira Mtaani’s John Packard Family Cup Tournament. The highlight of the event was a match between a combined Kibera Mpira Mtaani side and K-Krew – a local group of musical artists and DJs. Despite the rain and mud, the game went well and ended in a 2-2 draw so a rematch is being scheduled for a later date.
Informal Schools Finals
Posted on October 19th, 2009 by Kirsty
I have attended many Kibera Mpira Mtaani football matches and tournament finals over the past 3 years. Finals days are always busy with good crowds showing up and at least 5 matches to be played, often with lots of penalty kicks. So I thought I knew what to expect as I went along to the pitch for the finals of the Informal Schools Tournament on Friday 16th October. I was wrong.
Informal Schools Tournament
Posted on September 18th, 2009 by Kirsty
After the successful completion of this year’s Manchester for Kibera tournament, there is no rest for the Kibera Mpira Mtaani committee as they move straight in to preparations for an informal schools tournament. Thanks to a donation from a Vision Africa supporter, the funds are available for a one week football tournament that will kick off on the 8th October.
Manchester for Kibera
Posted on September 18th, 2009 by Kirsty
Saturday 12th September saw the finals of Kibera Mpira Mtaani’s “Manchester for Kibera” tournament. Launched on the 8th of August, this tournament ran throughout the August school holidays and involved 124 teams across 5 categories.