Warwickshire Legends was formed in 2019, with most team members arriving in Warwickshire as unaccompanied asylum-seeking children.
The team also won last year's tournament.
The championship was created by Warwickshire Council as a way to use sport to bring communities together and allow young people to be "happy, healthy and heard".
Warwickshire county councillor Sue Markham said: “We’re so proud of our young players and their deserved win. Football has proven to be an asset; many of our participants, who arrived as unaccompanied asylum-seeking children without their families, have endured challenging experiences. Engaging in sports and uniting as their own football family to represent Warwickshire brings about a significant positive impact for them.
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