This weeks ‘Sporting Stars of Tomorrow,’ are aspiring soccer stars; Ephraim Modise and James Dodzo, who have much in common. Both boy enjoy Maths at Jacaranda Primary School and play for the same club, Delfos FC. The pair even share the same position on the field, with both playing at right-back and also sharing the same dream of becoming professional soccer players some day. The similarities don’t end there as both boys also look up to the same international soccer star, Kylian Mbappe, while closer to home, the pair regard their parents as their role models. The Laudium Sun wishes Ephraim and James every success as they continue developing their skills and pursing their goals. With dedication, hard work and the support of their families, the lads have every reason to look forward to a bright future on the soccer field. 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: Ephraim
Surname: Modise
Address: Mink Street, Laudium.
Name of School: Jacaranda Primary School.
Favourite School Subject: Maths.
Current Sports Club / Team: Delfos FC.
Current Position: Right-back.
Favourite International Club / Team: Real Madrid.
Favourite International Player: Kylian Mbappe.
Favourite Car: Mercedes Benz.
Name of Parents: Elias and Jannett Modise.
Role Model: My parents.
Goal: To become a very successful soccer 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?
I would to take my parents to a better country.
If you ever meet your sporting super star what would be the first thing you ask him/her?
Can we play 1 on 1?
Name: James
Surname: Dodzo.
Address: Pearl Street, Laudium.
Name of School: Jacaranda Primary School.
Favourite School Subject: Maths.
Current Sports Club / Team: Delfos FC.
Current Position: Right-back.
Favourite International Club / Team: Real Madrid.
Favourite International Player: Kylian Mbappe.
Favourite Car: BMW X5.
Name of Parents: Trens and Constant Dodzo
Role Model: My parents.
Goal: I want to become a professional soccer player.
What will it take to achieve your dream?
Hard work and practice.
If and when you achieve your dream what would be the first thing you do with your success?
Donate to the poor and needy.
If you ever meet your sporting super star what would be the first thing you ask him/her?
Can we take a photo together?