Khatumo Soccer team advances to the final round of Toronto’s Somali Youth Soccer Championships

In a cool summer breeze afternoon in Toronto’s North Etobicoke neighbourhood, Khatumo youth Soccer team displayed their football skills overpowering their opponents in the semifinals of the annual Toronto Somali Youth Soccer Championships. Hundreds of Somali Community fans gather every summer in various local stadiums to cheer for their local teams. “It is a special historic feeling for me to be here this afternoon” said Abdighani Robeye, “Khatumo Community in Toronto can take special pride in supporting our youth to participate in this event; sports tournaments like this create a sense of teamwork and leadership, helping our youth to stay active, healthy and produce future leaders in our community” added Robeye. Over 12 team compete for the Somali Youth Soccer Championships, and it remains to be seen whether Khatumo youth will go on to win the championship game scheduled this weekend at the Hickory tree local stadium in Etobicoke Ontario. (See More photos )

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