This week, ‘Sporting Stars of Tomorrow,’ swings the spotlight on a pair of talented young footballers, Rizwaan Kalla and Zaid Masango, who attend Al Ghazali College, represent the same club, Laudium FC and also share great enthusiasm for the beautiful game. Whether stopping attacks at the back or helping their team to stay solid in defense, these young stars are proving that hard work and determination are key ingredients for success on the football field and beyond. While their dreams may take them on different paths in life, the lads are united by strong values and the inspiration they draw from the Prophet
Muhammed (SAW). The Laudium Sun wishes Rizwaan and Zaid every success as they continue to make an effort to attain their goals. With guidance from their parents and their commitment to achieving success, the future can certainly be bright for these promising youngsters. Good luck guys!!
Readers are invited to submit profiles of young (10 – 16yrs), talented, sporting enthusiasts to the Laudium Sun office, or email to info@laudiumsun.co.za, to be considered by our sporting judges, for inclusion in this column. Kindly submit a clear photo, together with the standard relevant details as set out below.
Name: Rizwaan
Surname: Kalla.
Address: Monkfish Street, Raslouw Gardens
Name of School: Al Ghazali College.
Favourite School Subject: Maths.
Current Sports Club / Team: Laudium FC.
Current Position: Center Back.
Favourite International Club / Team: Manchester City.
Favourite International Player: Pele.
Favourite Car: G-Wagon Brabus.
Name of Parents: Ashfaq and Hajira Kalla.
Role Model: My father and Prophet Muhammed (SAW)
Goal: To become successful one day by starting my own business.
What will it take to achieve your dream?
Hard work and determination.
If and when you achieve your dream what would be the first thing you do with your success?
I would repay my parents for everything they have given me.
If you ever meet your sporting super star what would be the first thing you ask him/her?
How did you become so successful?
Name: Zaid
Surname: Masango.
Address: Kwacha Street, Eldogen
Name of School: Al Ghazali College.
Favourite School Subject: EMS.
Current Sports Club / Team: Laudium FC.
Current Position: Defender.
Favourite International Club / Team: Manchester City.
Favourite International Player: Rayan Cherki.
Favourite Car: AMG Brabus
Name of Parents: Junaid and Jamila Masango.
Role Model: Prophet Muhammed (SAW)
Goal: To finish my hifz and become a professional football player.
What will it take to achieve your dream?
Hard work and dedication.
If and when you achieve your dream what would be the first thing you do with your success?
Thank the Almighty, my parents and coaches and also go for Umrah.
If you ever meet your sporting super star what would be the first thing you ask him/her?
What did it take to become a pro-soccer player?