AFC Leopards Toronto win silver at Pamoja Tournament in Canada

As Canada prepares to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Toronto and Vancouver, there has been a growing interest in football across the country...

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AFC Leopards Toronto FC secured silver at their debut Pamoja Soccer Tournament in Canada, losing to Zanzibar Heroes in a thrilling final. This achievement highlights the growing football interest in Canada ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

AFC Leopards Toronto FC reached the final in its first appearance at the annual tournament, organized by the Kenyan Canadian Association (KCA).
The final match saw AFC Leopards Toronto FC lead 2-2 at halftime before ultimately falling 6-2 to the experienced Zanzibar Heroes, who had previously taken silver twice.
Captain Gabriel Warunga of AFC Leopards Toronto FC expressed pride in their team's performance despite facing challenges like limited funding, and appealed for help in securing free training fields.

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