Athletes for Africa 5v5 Charity Soccer Tournament

Brainchild of Adrian Bradbury (see very first pic below) the tourney was held yesterday at Cherry Beach on Toronto's lakeshore, a round robin event to raise money for a youth centre in northern Uganda. Among the celebs who generously gave their time were Rivers Cuomo, Michael Cera and Rick Campanelli of ET Canada fame, all amazingly skilled with a soccer ball. There was also an impressive array of local soccer talent on hand as well as a small army of volunteers. And, oh yeah, it was actually fun.

Of course a soccer tournament means action shots, action shots, and more actions shots. But while yesterday's action is over, Athletes for Africa is an ongoing concern. You can donate any time.


Man with soccer ball, Toronto photographer Robert Rafton
Soccer goalie after save, Toronto photographer Robert Rafton
Man Advancing Soccer Ball, Toronto photographer Robert Rafton
Actor Michael Cera smiling at charity event, Toronto photographer Robert Rafton
Man gives massive kick to soccer ball, Toronto photographer Robert Rafton
Musician Rivers Cuomo tracking soccer ball at charity tourney, Toronto photographer Robert Rafton
Two men with eyes on soccer ball, Toronto photographer Robert Rafton
Players jostle for ball, Toronto photographer Robert Rafton
Actor Michael Cera playing soccer at charity event, Toronto photographer Robert Rafton
Young woman advancing soccer ball, Toronto photographer Robert Rafton
Rivers Cuomo fights for ball with young woman, Toronto photographer Robert Rafton
Man in sunglasses goes for soccer ball, Toronto photographer Robert Rafton
Various players fight for soccer ball, Toronto photographer Robert Rafton
TV personality Rick Campanelli after getting knocked down at charity game, Toronto photographer Robert Rafton
And since I took 'em, there's more action soccer shots here.