Where will hard work and not giving up get you, as an enthusiastic young soccer player? Into the ‘Sporting Stars of Tomorrow’ column, of course! It seems that Young Eagles FC has much footballing talent, with this week’s sporting stars hailing from the same local club. Meet Midfielder, Caylem Naidoo and Left-Wing, Simamkele Hlahleni, who can’t wait to go professional in the beautiful game of soccer. The talented duo, who both attend Hillside Primary School, are simply raring to go, so let’s read all about them…
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: Caylem.
Surname: Naidoo.
Address: 19th Avenue, Laudium.
Name of School: Hillside Primary School.
Favourite School Subject: Maths.
Current Sports Club / Team: Young Eagles.
Current Position: CAM.
Favourite International Club / Team: Sundowns.
Favourite International Player: Cristiano Ronaldo.
Favourite Car: BMW M4.
Name of Parents: Michell Naidoo and Shaun Pillay.
Role Model: My parents.
Goal: To be the best soccer player in the world.
What will it take to achieve your dream?
Hard work and to never give up.
If and when you achieve your dream, what would be the first thing you do with your success?
Help those in need.
If you ever meet your sporting super star, what would be the first thing you ask him/her?
Can we play a 1v1 match together?
Name: Simamkele
Surname: Hlahleni.
Address: Mandela Street, Itireleng.
Name of School: Hillside Primary School.
Favourite School Subject: Creative Arts.
Current Sports Club / Team: Young Eagles.
Current Position: Left-Wing.
Favourite International Club / Team: Orlando Pirates.
Favourite International Player: Sipho Chaine.
Favourite Car: Toyota Corolla.
Name of Parents: Abongile Hlahleni.
Role Model: My mother.
Goal: To be the best soccer player in the entire world.
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 buy my dream car.
If you ever meet your sporting super star, what would be the first thing you ask him/her?
How can I be a star like you?