OSLO, Sept. 1 -- PICTURE this: a bunch of scrappy, fearless young women from Arusha, Tanzania, stepping onto the pitch in Oslo, Norway, eyes blazing with purpose and walking away with a jawdropping second place at the 2025 Homeless World Cup. No, this is not the plot of a Hollywood underdog film.

It is real and it is absolutely inspiring. From August 22 to 30, 2025, the world watched as 60 teams here-each representing marginalised youth battled it out in this unique global football tournament. Held in Oslo, the event brought together 60 teams from 48 countries, each with stories that go far beyond the final whistle.

Here, the womens team from Future Stars Academy in Arusha made their debut appearance and what an entrance it was.

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