The two determined young footballers we profile in this edition of ‘Sporting Stars of Tomorrow,’ are goalkeeper, Deniel Naidoo and left-winger, Gift Tlhako. The duo share more than just enthusiasm for the beautiful game. They attend the same school, Hillside Primary and proudly represent the same club, RH Pro, with both putting in hard work, discipline and practice, to one day become professional soccer players. What makes their journey so inspiring is that their ambitions stretch beyond football, with Deniel and Gift both hoping that one day, through their success, they will be able to uplift the less fortunate and assist those in need. The Laudium Sun wishes the pair a journey ahead that will be filled with growth and success, as they continue chasing their goals with commitment. 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: Deniel
Surname: Naidoo.
Address: Bengal Street, Laudium.
Name of School: Hillside Primary School.
Favourite School Subject: NST.
Current Sports Club / Team: RH Pro.
Current Position: Goalkeeper.
Favourite International Club / Team: Man United
Favourite International Player: Lionel Messi.
Favourite Car: BMW.
Name of Parents: Kaisha Naidoo.
Role Model: My mother.
Goal: To be a pro-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?
When I achieve my dream, I would want to help the needy.
If you ever meet your sporting super star what would be the first thing you ask him/her?
Can I have your autograph?
Name: Gift
Surname: Tlhako.
Address: Bengal Street, Laudium.
Name of School: Hillside Primary School.
Favourite School Subject: English.
Current Sports Club / Team: RH Pro.
Current Position: Left Winger
Favourite International Club / Team: Orlando Pirates
Favourite International Player: Relebohile Mofokeng.
Favourite Car: Polo.
Name of Parents: Thabo and Patriciah Tlhako.
Role Model: Relebohile Mofokeng.
Goal: To become a really good soccer player.
What will it take to achieve your dream?
Hard work and lots of practice.
If and when you achieve your dream what would be the first thing you do with your success?
I would donate to the poor.
If you ever meet your sporting super star what would be the first thing you ask him/her?
How did you become so good at soccer?