AIR Football "World CUP DAY"

World Cup fever gripped 172 players who took part in our World cup 5-a-side tournament at Fairlop powerleague on Thursday 10th June, many more supported or cheered on friends and family.

The event was twinned with our AIR Awards day where we handed out 14 awards to players who had recently succeeded in finding jobs or achieved personal outcomes such as quitting drugs or moving away from crime.

19 teams took part in a superb atmosphere... With the carnival feel around the venue, many supporting their favoured nations it was a day to remember !!
The World Cup was won by Cameroon (Newham) who beat Serbia (Redbridge) 4-1 in the final.
The World Plate was won by Nigeria ( Barking & Dagenham) who beat Algeria (Newham) 2-1. 

AIR teams took part from Barking & Dagenham, Redbridge, Barnet and Newham and from projects across London, Essex and even as far as Liverpool where Everton FC sent a team, there were also teams from local business's Fitness first and HSBC.

Live music was performed from "King Junior" Samba style, who performed his World cup song Boom Boom World Cup...which caused a real buzz among players who staged a dance off competition showcasing some quality moves !!
A Free BBQ kept everyone smiling.

Project Co-ordinator Colm Whitty said
"It was a great chance for everyone to get involved and have a bit of fun. Its all about supporting our players to improve themselves and bringing people together.

The tournament and awards are a chance for us to say well done to our players who are making excellent personal and community progress......

We just hope England can do better than what they did in our tournament where they could only reach the quarter finals".