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U.S. Embassy, Nairobi, Kenya
Press Release
April 24, 2009
The U.S. embassy’s Somalia Unit hosted a soccer tournament for
Somali youth in Nairobi’s Eastleigh neighborhood on April 18. The theme
was “Youth United for Peace in Somalia.” Over 150 Somali youth spent
the day playing soccer games, but also reflecting on the parallels
between cooperation on the sports field and in the context of rebuilding
Somalia.
The U.S. embassy thanks the organizers, participants, and other
parties who assisted in making this tournament a success.
A team of participants during a break
in the tournament
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