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  • Sunday Football 19 Apr

    Sunday Football 19 Apr

    Weekly Sunday football for 16+
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  • Sunday Football 25 Jan

    Sunday Football 25 Jan

    Weekly Sunday football for 16+
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  • Sunday Football 11 Jan

    Sunday Football 11 Jan

    Weekly Sunday football for 16+
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  • Sunday Football 18 Jan

    Sunday Football 18 Jan

    Weekly Sunday football for 16+
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  • KCL Make A Proud Return To London Sports Day

    KCL Make A Proud Return To London Sports Day

    KCL made a long-overdue return to the London Kokni Sports Day — and what a
    comeback it was. With two teams entered, there was no shortage of drama, passion, and proud moments for the community.

    🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Teams

    Team 1: Ajmal Parkar, Shaed Parkar, Owais Parkar, Asim Tambe, Faheem Parkar,
    Wajahat Parkar, Abdur-Rehman Dada, Nadeem Poptani

    Team 2: Nihaad Kapdi, Waseem Parkar, Zainudeen Parkar, Badrudin Parkar, Rafid
    Mukadam, Marco Ibrahim, Zakariya Modak, Shuaib Dalvi

    Tournament Journey

    Team 1 gave it their all but narrowly missed out on the semi-finals. Despite
    strong performances and determination, the side lacked that finishing edge in their final game, which would have secured
    progression.

    Team 2, however, went one step further. After a group-stage defeat to Team
    Vibes, they fought back brilliantly in the semi-final to knock the same team out. The match went all the way to a penalty
    shootout, where KCL had to show real bottle under pressure — and they delivered, holding their nerve to book a place in the
    final.

    In the final, they faced the formidable KazPacs, regular winners of the tournament and a side renowned for their pedigree in
    Kokni football. Despite an impressive fight and plenty of spirit, Team 2 fell just short against the seasoned champions. Still,
    reaching the final at the first attempt, and with a team pulled together at the last minute thanks to a huge push from our
    Chair, Nihaad, was an outstanding achievement. Team 2 proudly brought home
    the runners-up medals.

    Adding to the positives, Ajmal Parkar not only finished as the joint top
    goalscorer of the tournament, but also scored a hat-trick — no small feat given the challenging state of the pitch. A standout
    moment that deserves recognition.

    Races & Athletics Success

    The day wasn’t just about football — KCL kids and women also shone in the athletics events, bringing home medals and showing the
    community’s all-round sporting talent.

    • Zidaan Dada claimed silver in the egg and spoon race and
      went one better by winning the adult and child relay race.

    • Aadam Parkar won bronze in the sprint for his age group, 6-8

    • Sumaya Parkar won bronze in the adult and child relay

    • In the women’s races, Ra’eesa Parkar brought home a
      bronze medal in the adult sprint, while
      Farihah Parkar powered to a
      silver medal.

    • The women also impressed in the 4x100m relay, with the team of
      Ra’eesa Parkar, Aneesa Parkar, Farihah Parkar and Sabah Parkar securing a
      silver medal.

    A brilliant effort across the board, showing that KCL talent runs deep through both football and athletics.

    Community Spirit

    This tournament marked not just a return to competitive football, but also a reminder of the value of sport in bringing our
    community together. The players on the pitch gave their all, but the support from the stands was just as important.

    A special thanks goes to those who travelled to watch and cheer on the teams. Your backing lifted the players and made the day
    even more special.

    A huge shout out to the London Kokni Community for organising the event and to all the volunteers of all ages who made it
    possible. You were fantastic hosts, and it was wonderful to see both familiar faces and new ones throughout the day.

    Looking Ahead

    This marks the beginning of something we hope will become a tradition — a regular KCL presence at the London Kokni Sports Day every year. Football, athletics, community spirit, and togetherness were all on display, and the foundations are set for even
    more success in the future.

    A great day out for all ages — and a proud return for KCL sport.

    Runner Up Presentation. Luton B team standing in a line. From left to right: Zainudeen, Shuaib, Marco, Nihaad, Zakariya, Waseem, Badrudin, KoL volunteer, Rafid
    From left to right: Zainudeen, Shuaib, Marco, Nihaad, Zakariya, Waseem, Badrudin, KoL volunteer, Rafid
    Both luton teams
    From left to right.
    Back row:
    Shuaib, Waseem, Marco, Badrudin, Nihad, Zainudeen, Zakariya, Shaed, Ajmal, Wajahat, Nadeem.
    Front row:
    Asim, Abdur-Rehman (Udi), Rafid, Owais, Faheem
    Ajmal (middle) with the top goal scorer trophy
    Ajmal (middle) with the top goal scorer trophy

  • Dads Triumph in Father’s Day Fixture: Lads Left Searching for Answers

    Dads Triumph in Father’s Day Fixture: Lads Left Searching for Answers

    In a match that tested both spirit and stamina, the Dads turned up and delivered a statement win. The Lads came into the game full of confidence — cocky, even — with bold talk of player swaps before a ball had even been kicked. But the Dads let their football do the talking. Taufeeq opened the scoring with classic poacher’s instinct and ended the day with a brace. Shaed — known more for breaking up attacks than building them — decided to flex his attacking muscles with a rare hat trick of assists. Wasim proved he still has it, coolly finishing despite limited game time. Marco unleashed a thunderous free-kick that struck the keeper but still found the net. And Ajmal — a vintage performance from a player who always delivers.

    🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Lineups

    Lads: Owais, Hudair, Mujib J, Sully, Anwar, Hamzah (guest), Faheem, Asim, Hamza T
    Dads: DP, Zenny, Wasim, Taufeeq (TD2), Saaqib, Marco, Ajmal, Raf, Shaed

    ⚽ Goalscorers

    Dads: Ajmal (2), Taufeeq (2), Wasim (1), Marco (1), Raf (1)
    Lads: Hamzah (1), Faheem – (1 or so he claims)

    The veteran side cruised to a commanding 7–2 victory. The Lads, meanwhile, struggled to find rhythm, lost their heads, and turned on each other over team selection. Experience, teamwork, and a touch of class prevailed.

    Despite their youthful energy, the Lads couldn’t cope with the Dads’ structured play and calm under pressure. Their attacks fizzled, passes went astray, and frustration quickly set in. Meanwhile, the Dads kept their composure, moved the ball with intent, and punished every mistake. From defence to attack, it was a complete performance — a clear reminder that experience still counts.

    That said, there were a couple of bright sparks for the Lads. Hamzah — a guest stepping in and usually the target of friendly fire — silenced the critics with a surprise opening goal. A solid warm-up with Mujib J seemed to unlock a rare level of confidence, and for a moment, the Lads looked like they were in the game. After that, the Dads mostly shut up shop, although Faheem sparked a late counter from a corner that led to a second, helped on by a deflection from Zenny, but all the pressure came from Faheem’s effort. If only he had shown up on time. A consolation, perhaps, scored at a time when the Dads were far too busy laughing at their own acrobatics to defend properly.

    As the final whistle blew, there was no doubt who owned the day. The Lads, once full of bravado, were left bickering over lineups and looking for answers. But hey — it’s a Father’s Day special. A little humility was the gift they didn’t expect.