Jean Marc and Nkosinathi from www.homelessworldcup.orgWhen 500 players from 48 nations unite in Copenhagen for the 5th Homeless World Cup from 29 July to 4 August, HRH the Crown Prince of Denmark will be watching.
South Africa, last year's hosts, is fielding a team drwan from the best of the Western Cape Street Soccer League, which currently has 580 players spread across 42 affiliated clubs and organisations. All players come from the ranks of the homeless
The Tournament organisers say that 77% of players change their lives for the better after participating in a Homeless World Cup, coming off drugs and alcohol, moving into homes, jobs, training, education, repairing relationships with families, and even becoming coaches and players for semi and pro football clubs. An estimated 25,000 players have been trying out for a place on their national teams.
The Homeless World Cup is inviting fans around the world join the fan club to support the power of football for social change, the power of football for all: www.homelessworldcup.org/fanclub
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