Sports

Football

Football is the world’s most popular sport because it’s fun and accessible – and that’s the way it should stay. 

But because we know there are multiple barriers to participation, particularly for people from refugee, asylum-seeking and minority ethnic backgrounds, we do all we can to take these barriers down. 

Our football sessions for men provide a level playing-field, regardless of language, religion or anything else. We hold regular sessions. To find out more, contact info@glasgowafghanunited.co.uk.

We have also built strong links with other clubs, including professional sides and we value our relationships with the Scottish Football Association, the Scottish Unity Football League, the Celtic FC Foundation, the Rangers Charity Foundation and other key partners.

Youth & Children's Football

With tailored groups for children aged 5 to 7 years, 8 to 11 years, and 12 to 15 years, everyone is welcome to lace their trainers at Glasgow Afghan United. Training sessions are held over the summer break and all groups are run by SFA-certified coaches.

The project provides help and support for boys and girls of ethnic minority backgrounds and for children in local communities. These sessions keep children fit and active as they learn new skills and make friends.

Refugee World Cup Scotland 

The Refugee World Cup Glasgow is Scotland's most diverse football tournament. A fantastic celebration of grassroots sports, this annual event unites communities in a common goal and is a powerful anti-racist platform allowing unseen talent to shine and promoting refugee rights.

First staged in 2012, the event has attracted big-name support from Scottish football legends and attracts serious talent from across communities. It takes place in June each year. This year the tournament will be staged at Toryglen Football Centre, Glasgow, from 11am-4pm on Sunday June 21st.

Taekwondo

Working in partnership with GTF Taekwon-do, GAU offers classes in this Korean martial art for children of all ages.

Learning martial arts is a great way to increase skills, confidence, self-esteem and the sense of independence.

Increasing opportunities for our younger community members is central to GAU’s mission. One size doesn’t fit all, so we provide a range of options for families.

Badminton

Inclusive, free and just for women – GAU’s badminton initiative is run in partnership with Glasgow Sport. These sessions are intended for women of Afghan descent or any other ethnic minority group where women may be isolated, underrepresented and/or facing challenges with integrating in Glasgow. The course is geared towards beginners with little or limited badminton experience and aims to boost the confidence and skill levels of the group.

It also gives women a chance to lead – a volunteer who has completed her Badminton Basics course will lead and guide our regular weekly sessions in the future, and we aim to expand to free parent and child after-school sessions.

GAU welcomes the international Cricket team of Afghanistan

Glasgow Afghan United has had the honour of hosting the international cricket team of Afghanistan in our home city of Glasgow.

We organised a get together at the award-winning Afghan restaurant Namak Mandi and enjoyed delicious food and great company.