If the future had a team sheet, Fahaad Chinkunda would write his name next to professional football, while Raihan Gani would reach for a calculator and start balancing the figures. The pair have very different ideas about where life should take them, but share a school, Al-Asr, with both wearing the colours of Aztec FC. On the field, Fahaad attacks from the flank and creates opportunities going forward as left-wing, while Raihan plays through the middle as center-forward, with his sight set on goals. While Fahaad wants to become a pro-soccer player, Raihan wants to become an accountant and both boys say they know full well that it will take hard work and commitment to reach their dreams. And when all the effort eventually pays off, Fahaad wants to use his success to help the people of Gaza, while Raihan wants to buy a big house. The Laudium Sun wishes the lads all the very best as they work hard to achieve success. Good luck guys!!
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Name: Fahaad
Surname: Chinkunda.
Address: Taj Street, Laudium.
Name of School: Al-Asr.
Favourite School Subject: Maths.
Current Sports Club / Team: Aztec FC.
Current Position: Left-Wing.
Favourite International Club / Team: Spain.
Favourite International Player: Lionel Messi.
Favourite Car: BMW.
Name of Parents: Eddie and Khadija Chinkunda.
Role Model: Prophet Muhammed (SAW).
Goal: To become a pro-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?
I would want to help the people of Gaza, God willing.
If you ever meet your sporting super star what would be the first thing you ask him/her?
Can I have your boots?
Name: Raihan
Surname: Gani.
Address: Marinus Street, Erasmia.
Name of School: Al-Asr.
Favourite School Subject: PE.
Current Sports Club / Team: Aztec FC.
Current Position: Centre-Forward.
Favourite International Club / Team: Barcelona.
Favourite International Player: Lamine Yamal.
Favourite Car: BMW.
Name of Parents: Tahir and Nausheen Omar.
Role Model: Coach Mohammed.
Goal: To be an accountant.
What will it take to achieve your dream?
Hard work.
If and when you achieve your dream what would be the first thing you do with your success?
I would want to buy a big house.
If you ever meet your sporting super star what would be the first thing you ask him/her?
What did you do to achieve all your success an what is the secret to hard work?