In this edition of ‘Sporting Stars of Tomorrow,’ we swing the focus on soccer enthusiasts, Hamza Maulid and Zaheer Aboobaker, who attend Al-Asr, with both playing as midfielders for Aztec FC. Hamza dreams of one day becoming a professional soccer player. A big fan of Porsche, he said that when he achieves success, he wants to buy a Porsche for every one of his close family and friends. Wow! Zaheer on the other hand has his sights set on becoming a successful businessman. His dream is to achieve enough success to allow his parents to retire, so they can enjoy the rewards of the support they have given him. Although their future ambitions may be different, both lads are determined to work hard and make their families proud, whether on the soccer field or in the business world. 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: Hamza
Surname: Maulid.
Address: Taj Street, Laudium.
Name of School: Al-Asr.
Favourite School Subject: Maths
Current Sports Club / Team: Aztec FC.
Current Position: Defensive Holding Midfielder.
Favourite International Club / Team: Barcelona FC.
Favourite International Player: Lionel Messi.
Favourite Car: Porsche.
Name of Parents: Juma and Hajirah Maulid
Role Model: Lamine Yamal.
Goal: To become a pro-soccer player.
What will it take to achieve your dream?
Hard work, dedication and lots of fitness.
If and when you achieve your dream what would be the first thing you do with your success?
Buy every one of my close friends and family a Porsche.
If you ever meet your sporting super star what would be the first thing you ask him/her?
Can I take a picture with you?
Name: Zaheer
Surname: Aboobaker.
Address: Celtic Manor, Raslouw.
Name of School: Al-Asr.
Favourite School Subject: Life Skills.
Current Sports Club / Team: Aztec FC.
Current Position: Centre Midfielder.
Favourite International Club / Team: France.
Favourite International Player: Vinícius Júnior
Favourite Car: BMW E60.
Name of Parents: Hamza and Raeesa Aboobaker.
Role Model: My father.
Goal: To become a very successful businessman.
What will it take to achieve your dream?
Hard work and lots of studying.
If and when you achieve your dream what would be the first thing you do with your success?
I would want to retire my parents.
If you ever meet your sporting super star what would be the first thing you ask him/her?
Can I take a picture with you?