East Africa Cup 2012

The 2012 edition of the East Africa Cup (EAC) finds a special place in the Sport & Development calendar. Get the latest from the tournament in this section
East Africa Cup
The East Africa Cup 2012 is being held in the last week of June, in Moshi, Tanzania and is anticipated to bring together 2'000 young people from 100 teams from across East Africa.

Get the latest from the East Africa Cup 2012 in this section

Latest from EAC 2012

First Heads of Sport Forum concludes with action plan for East African region

  • 10 July 12 |
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Representatives from nearly 30 organisations were present for the first Heads of Sport form at EAC 2012
Plans for a recognised and standardised coaching and accreditation system for the East African region are now well underway, after the first Heads of Sport meeting concluded with positive interest ... Read more

CHRISC Kenya to empower young volleyballers

  • 06 July 12 |
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After defending the volleyball title for the second consecutive year at the East Africa Cup, CHRISC Kenya has embarked on tapping and nurturing young talents around the country at the grassroots. Read more

School sport competitions in Tanzania put learners back on track

  • 03 July 12 |
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Leonardo Tadayo talks to youth during a Leadership and Networking workshop at this year's East Africa Cup
Leonardo Tadayo, Director of the Ministry of Sport and Culture in Tanzania, comments on the reintroduction of national sports competitions and how tournaments such as East Africa Cup (EAC), ... Read more

Cultural dialogue goes beyond East Africa Cup

  • 03 July 12 |
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Cultural teams take centre stage each evening, as they present music, dances and role plays explaining their community culture.
Now that the week in Moshi is over, what happens during the rest of the year? In Haydom, a diverse and unique community with inhabitants representing all four main ethno linguistic groups in Africa, ... Read more

Can sport save young Somalis from joining violent groups?

  • 01 July 12 |
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Players are awarded Fair Play points throughout the tournament for a chance to win the Fair Play Award - the largest trophy at EAC!
“If children in Africa were exposed to other countries, we wouldn’t have bombers from Somalia in Kenya, they would know that we all belong to one family and we are grateful this happens at East ... Read more

Playing at East Africa Cup is not just an opportunity, it’s a statement

  • 01 July 12 |
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Hodi girls football team attend a leadership workshop during EAC
FIFA's overturn on the hijab ban has now given many Muslim teams the opportunity to compete internationally, but in communities where girls face challenges before they even reach the field, what role ... Read more

Simple drawings to promote strong messages

  • 29 June 12 |
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Isaac's comic strip promotes education through experience to promote HIV/AIDS awareness
Arild Midthun, the official Disney illustrator in Norway, returns to East Africa Cup (EAC) 2012 to train young people to use simple drawings to promote strong social messaging. 
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Players learn about conflict resolution before taking to the pitch

  • 29 June 12 |
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Participants take part in Conflict Resolution and Reconciliation sessions at East Africa Cup 2012
With eight countries represented at this year’s East Africa Cup, including those affected by civil war, all participants have the opportunity to take part in active Conflict Resolution and ... Read more

Sport brought me back to Burundi

  • 28 June 12 |
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Benjamin is now the Training Officer for Right To Play in Burundi
The Burundi sitting volleyball team return to EAC 2012 to defend their championship title, but for Benjamin Nzobonankira, his return to Tanzania is a reminder of the 12 years he spent as Burundian ... Read more

Green Team promotes legacy on the pitch, not litter on the sidelines

  • 27 June 12 |
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The Green Team prepare to this afternoon's games
Of the 90 teams participating in this year’s East Africa Cup, one team is determined to ensure the safety of every player by highlighting the importance of their off-the-field responsibility to the ... Read more

 

More than just a football tournament

The East Africa Cup is a unique experience that goes well beyond the tournament itself, providing skills and know-how to participants to take home to their communities.

Journalists from East Africa have the opportunity to attend media training using various forms of communication tools.

Find out how journalists experienced EAC 2011
 
 

One week in Moshi, the whole year in the community

Players continue to score goals off the pitch as skills training continues throughout the year and culminates at the East Africa Cup.

Read about the impact of role modeling in sport and EAC
 
 

Watch the Road to Moshi 2011

Watch a film documentary about EAC 2011

Watch Road to Moshi 2011