The triumphant Allstars outfit after their win

Published: 18 October, 2012
by STEVE BARNETT

THERE was harmony on the pitch on Saturday as more than 70 young footballers came together to compete for honours in a special Peace Cup tournament.

Organised by four local teenagers and supported by charity Access to Sports, the competition saw players aged 13 to 15 and over 15 go head-to-head in a series of thrilling five-a-side matches at Islington Arts and Media School.

The day of action was set up in a bid to bring local Eritrean and Ethiopian youngsters together and organisers Sakaria Abdi-Hasan, Mahad Mohamed, Zakaria Dahir and Yusuf Mohamud now hope to make it a monthly event.

“It was a fantastic experience for the young people and the tournament was run very well,” said Access to Sports coach Daniel Byrne.

Among the winners was Shu-Shu’s Allstars, who beat AFC Camden and Islington in their cup final.