Kenya claims bronze as Africa makes history at Homeless World Cup
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Since its launch in 2003, the Homeless World Cup has impacted over 1.3 million lives worldwide, currently supporting more than 200,000 participants annually
Kenya secured a third-place finish at the 2025 Homeless World Cup in Oslo, Norway held from Saturday, 23 go Saturday, 30 August.
Represented by Vijana Amani Pamoja (VAP), an affiliate of the Homeless World Cup Foundation, the Kenyan side improved on last year’s fifth-place finish in South Korea to claim a well-deserved podium spot.
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The annual competition ended with Africa firmly in the spotlight as Uganda and Egypt lifted the women’s and men’s titles respectively , both nations winning the global crown for the very first time.
Uganda’s women, represented by Youth Sport Uganda, stunned defending champions Mexico with a resounding 6-0 win in the final.
Star striker Stella Namisango scored five of the goals, while Eva Nagayi added the sixth, halting Mexico’s quest for an eighth straight title.
The triumph marked Uganda’s first appearance in 14 years and made them only the third African nation to win the women’s crown, following in the footsteps of Kenya’s 2011 success.
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On the men’s side, Egypt wrote history of their own, becoming the first African team ever to win the Men’s Homeless World Cup since its inception in 2003.
Egypt knocked out seven-time winners Mexico in the quarter-finals, beat continental rivals South Africa in the semis, and edged Portugal 4-3 in a tense finale at Oslo’s iconic Rådhusplassen, City Hall Square.
“This year’s results are a perfect example of how football can bring people together to challenge social perceptions and improve lives,” said Homeless World Cup Co-Founder Mel Young.
The 2025 edition welcomed 63 teams from 48 countries for eight days of fast-paced, 4-a-side action in Oslo’s city centre.
Beyond the main trophies, several special awards were presented, with individual honours going to players from Egypt, Indonesia, Kenya, and Mexico. Teams from Costa Rica, Northern Ireland, Argentina, Sweden, and Tanzania also claimed additional accolades.
Since its launch in 2003, the Homeless World Cup has impacted over 1.3 million lives worldwide, currently supporting more than 200,000 participants annually.
It is open to athletes who have experienced homelessness or displacement, and seeks to foster community, structure, and personal growth while shining a spotlight on social issues often overlooked.
The partnership between FIFA and the Homeless World Cup Foundation, formalized in 2023, continues to expand the reach of the event.
Under the agreement, FIFA provides equipment, awards, and global broadcasting on FIFA+, helping amplify the tournament’s human stories and inspirational achievements.
Attention now turns to Mexico City, which will host the 2026 edition at the famous Constitution Square. It will mark the third time the Mexican capital has staged the tournament, coinciding with the country’s role as co-host of the FIFA World Cup.
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