In this final instalment of ‘Sporting Stars of Tomorrow’ for 2025, we feature two determined young soccer players from PMT College, Hassen Ahmed and Liam Patel, both of whom show much promise on the pitch. The pair play for Delfos FC, with Hassen commanding the left-wing, making swift runs, while Liam takes his position as the team’s goalkeeper, confidently guarding the posts with sharp focus and quick reflexes. What makes their journey extra special is the people who inspire them. While many youngsters idolize global superstars, these boys look up to their dads as their greatest role models. The Laudium Sun wishes the aspiring future soccer stars all the best as they aim to make it big in the football world. ‘Sporting Stars of Tomorrow’ takes this opportunity to wish all our readers a safe holiday season and we look forward to 2026, featuring more up and coming soccer stars.
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: Hassen
Surname: Ahmed.
Address: Raslouw Gardens.
Name of School: PMT College.
Favourite School Subject: PE.
Current Sports Club / Team: Delfos FC
Current Position: Left-winger.
Favourite International Club / Team: Liverpool.
Favourite International Player: Mohamed Salah.
Favourite Car: Golf.
Name of Parents: Ebrahim and Tasneem Ahmed.
Role Model: My dad.
Goal: To become a successful soccer player.
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?
Help the people who helped me.
If you ever meet your sporting super star what would be the first thing you ask him/her?
To play a game with me and sign on my t-shirt.
Name: Liam
Surname: Patel.
Address: Eldo Meadows.
Name of School: PMT College.
Favourite School Subject: Maths.
Current Sports Club / Team: Delfos FC
Current Position: Goalkeeper.
Favourite International Club / Team: South Africa.
Favourite International Player: Lionel Messi.
Favourite Car: BMW.
Name of Parents: Ridwaan and Rubina Patel.
Role Model: My dad.
Goal: To become a famous professional soccer player.
What will it take to achieve your dream?
Dedication and practice.
If and when you achieve your dream what would be the first thing you do with your success?
Celebrate with my family.
If you ever meet your sporting super star what would be the first thing you ask him/her?
Can we take a picture together please?