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44 Bulldogs FC celebrate after liting the men's trophy during Kenya ... World Football Day men's finals at the UoN Grounds in Nairobi. [Jonah Onyango, Standard]


The 101st edition of the revered World Football Day (WFD) was celebrated over the weekend by football fans and communities from across the globe.

Kenya was not left behind in the extravaganza as the Global Youth Forum (GYF), in conjunction with the United Nations Football For The Goals (FFTG) held a two-day tournament at the University of Nairobi, to commemorate the day, that brought together 22 teams (14 men and 8 women) from across the country.

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