Unity World Cup

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The Unity World Cup is an international football competition contested by Christian national men's teams. Its name, unity, shows its will to unite the different Christians during a sports event. It is organized with the help of the John Paul II Foundation for sports.[1][2][3]

Founded2014 (inaugural season)
RegionAfrica (CAF)
Teams8
Current championsBrazil Brazil
(1st title)
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Unity World Cup
Founded2014 (inaugural season)
RegionAfrica (CAF)
Teams8
Current championsBrazil Brazil
(1st title)
Most championshipsNigeria Nigeria
Brazil Brazil
(1 title each)
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Its inaugural tournament took place in Goa, Hyderabad and Bangalore (India) in 2014 and involved eight national teams. The second edition took place in Bogotá (Colombia) in 2016, with ten teams involved. The next competition will be played in Egypt in 2018.

First edition: Goa 2014

Eight nations participated.[4]

Teams

Group A

Group B

The Nigerian team won the tournament.

Second edition: Bogotá 2016

Teams

Group A

Group B

Brazil won the tournament.[5]

References

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