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Unity and fun

Football connects millions of people around the world. It is also the sport that children and adults continue to find room for, even when it is difficult. When you play ball together, differences fade away. Moreover, football can be the spark that provides new energy and self-confidence after a difficult time. KNVB, Life Goals Foundation, VluchtelingenWerk Nederland and UNHCR Nederland are teaming up for this unique football event with the goal: the ultimate team feeling and an unforgettable international tournament in Germany.

 

Our team
The Orange team at the EURO UNITY Cup consists of eight footballers, male and female, who came to the Netherlands as refugees. The other 3 are amateur players who also support our motto: unity and fun. Together, they will represent the Netherlands at the EURO UNITY Cup in Frankfurt.

 

 

Unique opportunity: in Orange, for Orange
Qualifying day on 19 May is already shaping up to be a big party at the KNVB in Zeist. You play together for the big prize: a place in the Orange team. And if you are chosen, then a great adventure begins. You will get the Orange jersey, train with coach and former professional footballer René van Rijswijk and go to Frankfurt on the special players' bus in June.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

 

What is the EURO UNITY CUP 2023 and when is it?

The EURO Unity Cup takes place 28 June! Each country will come with its own mixed team. It is always a mix of refugee and national amateur players, both women and men. The EURO UNITY Cup is organised by UEFA and UNHCR.

 

How can I join the tournament on 19 May?

The registration period for the selection day has now closed.

 

How do I get to the KNVB Campus in Zeist?

The address of the KNVB Campus is Woudenbergseweg 56, 3707 HX in Zeist.

There are several options:

  1. Free shuttle buses will run between 12.30 – 13.30 and 17.00 – 18.00 from Driebergen - Zeist station
  2. By bus 381 from Driebergen - Zeist station. This bus runs once an hour
  3. By car, free parking at P1
 

Can I also sign up as a team?

You can register with a team of up to 8 players. If you do not meet this requirement, players will be added to your team on May 19.

 

When will the team that will go to the EURO Unity Cup be known?

After the first training on June 2. The players of the winning team on May 19 will definitely go through to the Euro Unity Cup (if they meet the conditions).

 

What are rules to join?

  • You are 18 years or older
  • You hold a residence permit in the country you are playing for
  • You have the right travel documents
  • You are available all day on 19 May for the tournament in Zeist
  • You are available for 2 x training sessions, 2 and 9 June.
  • You are available to go to Frankfurt on 27, 28 and 29 June
 

What is the selection procedure?

  1. The players of the winning team will definitely advance to the Euro Unity Cup (if they meet the conditions)
  2. The team is completed to a pre-selection of about 20 players.
  3. We are looking for a team, men and women, of new Dutch people who go together for unity and fun "unity play".
  4. After the first training we choose the 11 players who will go to the Euro Unity Cup.
  5. If someone else is eliminated before leaving for the Euro Unity Cup (due to an injury, for example), a player from the dropouts of the pre-selection will be called up.

EURO UNITY Cup 2023

The EURO UNITY Cup, the European Championship for refugees organized by UEFA, will take place in Frankfurt on 27, 28 and 29 June. The registration period for the selection day has now closed.