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More Than a Trophy: TAFSEO's Spirit of Fair Play

How TAFSEO celebrated teamwork, inclusion and community connection at Inua Impact Cup 2026.

8 November 2026

TAFSEO Team

Impact at a glance

1

Fair Play Award received by TAFSEO

170+

Participants and attendees

12

Partnership discussions across the event

TAFSEO stands for the Tanzania Female Sports and Entertainment Organization, a non-governmental organization based in Dar es Salaam. It empowers, advocates for, and supports underserved youth across Tanzania through sports and the arts. Watch TAFSEO's Story Hear from Queen Efraim as she shares her experience of the inaugural Inua Impact Cup and her hopes for more inclusive sporting activities.

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TAFSEO's captain sharing her view on Impact Cup.

Winning is memorable. But how we play, connect and treat one another can leave an even greater impression.

At the inaugural Inua Impact Cup 2026, TAFSEO demonstrated the spirit of sportsmanship and community that the tournament was created to celebrate, earning the Fair Play Award.

Bringing People Together Through Sport

On 18 July 2026, organizations from across Tanzania's development and community sectors gathered in Dar es Salaam for a different kind of football tournament.

Organized by Inua Hub, the event was designed not simply to crown champions but to create opportunities for organizations to meet, exchange experiences and strengthen relationships.

TAFSEO joined fellow participating organizations in a day of football, teamwork and shared experiences.

TAFSEO Team
TAFSEO Team

Recognizing the Spirit of Fair Play

While Shadaka Foundation emerged as the tournament champion, TAFSEO received recognition for fair play.

The award reflected an important message behind the Inua Impact Cup: meaningful competition and mutual respect can go hand in hand.

For Inua Hub, celebrating fair play was as important as recognizing sporting excellence. It reinforced the values of respect, teamwork and positive engagement that help organizations build stronger relationships.

A Voice for More Inclusive Sporting Opportunities

Reflecting on the experience, TAFSEO representative Queen Efraim expressed appreciation for bringing together young people and players from different organizations.

She also encouraged Inua Hub to expand future sporting activities to include basketball and volleyball.

Her perspective highlighted an opportunity for the initiative to grow beyond football and create more ways for people and organizations to participate.

Impact at a Glance

1 — Fair Play Award received by TAFSEO

9 — Organizations represented at the tournament

170+ — Estimated participants and attendees across the event

Together as ONE.
Together as ONE.

Beyond the Final Whistle

TAFSEO's story reminds us that impact is not always measured by who finishes first.

Sometimes, it is reflected in the values participants demonstrate, the relationships they build and the ideas they contribute for the future.

As Inua Hub prepares for the next edition, voices like Queen's will help shape opportunities for broader participation and stronger community connections.

Play Together. Connect Together. Grow Together.

Join the Next Chapter

Inua Impact Cup returns on 18 September 2027 in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

We welcome organizations, sponsors and partners who believe in using sport to build connections, encourage inclusion and strengthen communities.

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