Flying the flag for Camden, champions Somers Town Futures with organiser Mehmet Aygun and Islington Housing resident representative Rose-Marie McDonald.

Published: 14 November, 2013
by STEVE BARNETT

ALMOST 400 youngsters united against racism in football when they took part in Access to Sports’ Kick It Out Cup at Market Road in Islington.

The seven-a-side competition is an annual event in the charity’s calendar and this year it was bigger and better than ever as hundreds of players joined in a day of free-flowing football action.

“This is the first time we’ve had such a huge number of teams turning up and the young people knew it was not just a normal tournament,” said event organiser Mehmet Aygun.

“It was brilliant to see youngsters showing their support for such a good cause.”

Sixteen teams competed for honours in the Years 7 and 8 tournament, which was won by Islington-based side Al Ansar, who overcame AFC 1-0 in a close-fought final.

The Years 9 and 10 competition saw 23 sides go head-to-head, with Camden’s Somers Town Futures emerging victorious after beating Great Team 2-0 in a high-quality final. The day was sponsored by Islington Housing Services.